This gripping adventure-at-sea skillfully blends a suspenseful survival
story, a heart-wrenching boy-and-his-dog tale and the sensitive treatment of
a youngster coming to terms with the death of a family member.
“
Macfarlane’s sure hand creates
accurate nautical details, a cast of fascinating human and animal
characters, and the timeless struggle between man and nature, all attuned to
middle-grade sensibilities with no hint of patronization. An exciting
adventure with true depth.” (Fiction. 8-12)
— Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
Named One of the Best Books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews
Our Perfect Youth
Description
The mystery of loss. The poignancy of passing time. The sting of family upheaval. The lure of the sea. The redemptive power of art and love. The stories in Our Perfect Youth, set from the offshore waters of Cape Cod and the coast of Maine to the interior landscapes of dreams, connect us to what we cherish most: our hopes, our families, our need for love and connection in the face of conflict.