Maud & Addie - Maureen Buchanan Jones

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Biographie:
In 1910, the two sisters, eleven- and twelve-year-old Maud and Addie, are eagerly anticipating their Summer Social in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. However, the event does not quite go according to plan, and the two girls are swept out to sea as they are rowing home at the day's end. They find themselves adrift in the unforgiving North Atlantic with only the contents of a picnic hamper to sustain them and a carriage blanket to keep them warm. Finding their way through stormy seas, the girls finally make landfall on a deserted island. With string and a jackknife recovered from Maud's pockets and a parasol and novel contributed by Addie, the girls create a world for themselves among the island dunes, keeping company with sea birds and other sea creatures. Their ensuing adventures test their wits and, in the process, forge a bond that enables them to survive--...

Sommaire:
A heartwarming tale of sisterhood and survival against all odds.

In 1910, eleven-year-old Maud and twelve-year-old Addie eagerly anticipate their Summer Social in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. But when the event goes awry, the sisters find themselves swept out to sea, adrift in the unforgiving North Atlantic. With only a picnic hamper and a carriage blanket, they must rely on their wits and each other to survive.

As they navigate stormy seas and make landfall on a deserted island, Maud and Addie forge an unbreakable bond. Their adventures test their courage and resourcefulness, leading them to discover inner strengths they never knew they possessed. Perfect for readers seeking historical fiction, juvenile adventure, and stories of strong female characters.