Books like My father is in the Navy by Robin McKinley
The story follows a girl who has lost her recollection of her father, a dedicated naval captain whose career has taken him to distant waters. As the narrative unfolds, she embarks on a personal quest to rediscover the bond they shared, piecing together fragments of her past and the legacy of the sea. Through her journey, themes of family, remembrance, and enduring love amid the vastness of the ocean are explored.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robin McKinley
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