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It is 1761 off the coast of Italy, and 13-year-old Joseph Carlos and his cousin have just been kidnapped by the British Navy and impressed into service on the Deptford, a British man-of-war. Just the day before the two boys were happily sailing with their uncle on a routine merchant passage, dreaming of owning their own ship one day and returning home to the warmth and safety of their family.
What was supposed to be a “punishment” for a childish misadventure turns into a fight for survival on foreign seas. The boys have to rely on each other as they struggle with a new world of unfathomable rules and codes, near-death floggings, lethal storms, and intrigue. Their endurance depends not only on their own bravery and stamina but on how fast they can learn English. For the next two years the ship becomes their prison, their classroom, and their home. Eventually, Joseph Carlos has to make a choice that shapes what kind of person he becomes.
Hold Fast is a young adult, historical novel in the vein of Kidnapped. Based on a true story, it combines brutal storytelling and a poignant sense of humor while tracing the route of the Deptford across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows the lives of two Italian boys, but it also tells the story of Harrison, the Sea Watch, and the discovery of longitude.
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"Hold Fast is a gripping read from start to finish. Brilliantly researched and deftly written, the story immerses its readers in a vivid, tumultuous new world. This book educates and engages in equal measure. Well done!"
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Hold Fast Marshall Highet Bird Jones Books Reviews
- Don't let the first 11 pages throw you off; plenty of flowery adjectives and adverbs ,but stay with it and the adventure and great prose take center stage when Joseph and Suchet head out on their first journey at sea. Also a wonderful book that chronicles the lifestyle at sea and the British Royal Navy. Finally there are some rather brutal events that take place and are described in more than adequate detail so skim those sections if you like. An enthralling read!
- The story held me from the first page --- and gave me a glimpse into a part of history to which I had no clue. That the story is grounded in the family history of one of the authors added hugely to my enjoyment.
- Hold Fast is a gripping read from start to finish. Brilliantly researched and deftly written, the story immerses its readers in a vivid, tumultuous new world. This book educates and engages in equal measure. Well done!
- I gave this book to my husband to read before my grandson's birthday, to see if he thought it was appropriate. My husband loved it and doesn't understand why it is YA as he is now recommending it to all his sailing friends
- Awesome book! Couldn’t stop reading. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who loves historical novels.
- Marshall Highet is one of the most talented new authors writing today. She is destined to be a household name one day soon.
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