Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–9 · 1999
Abigail Takes the Wheel
By Avi, Don Bolognese (Illustrator)
Two siblings must navigate a freight boat through perilous waters alone.
64 pages· 2,011 words· Est. 17 min read
Summary: Abigail and her brother, Tom, face an unexpected challenge when their father leaves them to steer the Neptune through New York Harbor after a ship collision. With crowded, treacherous waters ahead, can they safely guide the freight boat to its destination? As the harbor's dangers loom, their courage and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test. Will they rise to the occasion or falter under pressure?









