
A ship's journey through time reveals changing values and human connections.
Embark on a timeless voyage with a steamship that sails beside the sun. Witness its transformation from a symbol of luxury to a beacon of inclusion. As the ship evolves, so do the lives of those who cherish it. What secrets and stories does this vessel hold as it navigates through eras of industry, abandonment, and renewal? Discover the spirit of reinvention and the shifting importance of what we hold dear in this visually evocative tale.
2017 Batchelder Honor Book and ALA Notable Book Once upon a time there was a ship that sailed beside the sun with very important people on board. The spirit of reinvention – and the importance we place on things – is beautifully expressed in José Sanabria’s visually evocative story. A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury and exclusivity, industry and abandonment, to stewardship and inclusion as we see the evolving functions of the ship and the changing faces of the people who cherish it most of all.
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