Book
Arch of bone / Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.
Fourteen-year-old Josiah dreams of joining the crew of whaling ship, like his father and grandfather. A sailor brings news that his father has died, and that his crew was doomed by the mad Captain Ahab and the white whale, Moby Dick. Josiah and his loyal dog, Zeke, set sail to find out the truth of his father's death.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616963507
- ISBN: 1616963506
- Physical Description: iii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Tachyon, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 920 Lexile. Reading age : 9-13 years. Grade level : 4-7. 920L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. Dogs > Juvenile fiction. Sailors > Juvenile fiction. Whales > Juvenile fiction. Nantucket (Mass.) > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Bildungsromans. |
Available copies
- 9 of 9 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | J YOLEN (Text) | 0001002385431 | JUV Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary
Arch of Bone
Continuing the story from where Moby Dick left off, this compelling boyhood adventure, penned by beloved author Jane Yolen (Owl Moon), hearkens to timeless coming of age tales of yore. Lovingly illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, the journey of a boy and his dog comes to life on the page, renewing the joy of a classic tale. When a rough sailor called Ishmael turns up on a family's doorstep, even loyal dog Zeke knows that the news is ruinous. Ishmael comes bearing the tragic tale of the Pequod: the whaling ship that fourteen-year-old Josiah's father served on as first mate. Ishmael presents himself as the sole survivor of the deadly journey, fatally lead by the vengeful Captain Ahab and his obsession with the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. But Josiah is not so certain his father's death was that simple. Especially when Ishmael looks so boldly at Josiah's devout Quaker mother. Josiah is almost of age in Nantucket, and he still cherishes his dream of following in his father's footsteps. He
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