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Eleven‑year‑old Joe longs to join his father, who is working in Mexico. He devises a risky scheme: to stow away on a cruise ship, cleverly passing as part of a large family traveling on board. As the voyage unfolds, Joe must navigate the challenges of secrecy, jet‑lag, and the elusive nature of his destination.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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