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Title: Beyond the Western Sea

Subtitle: Book Two: Lord Kirkle's Money

Author: Avi

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On a cold January day in 1851, twelve-year-old Patrick OConnell huddles on the deck of the Robert Peel. He is leaving his impoverished home behind in Ireland, while in America, his father is waiting with the promise of a new life.

But as Patrick watches the shoreline fade from view, he feels torn with worry. His new friend Laurence Kirkle, who is running away from home, waits for food in the ships hold. If the captain finds the young stowaways, both boys will be arrested. Will Patrick and his companion be able to reach America safely?

A master storyteller, Avi has won many awards including a Newbery Award and Newbery Honor. In this dramatic tale, he vividly depicts the overwhelming difficulties Irish immigrants faced in the mid-1800s.

From the unsettling opening to the astonishing finish, Simon Prebble expertly narrates the biting irony and riveting suspense of each exciting plot twist. If you enjoy Patricks thrilling travels, you wont want to miss his exciting adventures before sailing for America in Beyond the Western Sea Book One: The Escape from Home.

Members Reviews:

Coming to America

I really liked this book. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing all of the characters to life and Avi is a fantastic writer.