Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

At thirteen, Roxi McKay never wanted to sail around the world with her grandparents. This is her mother’s choice to send her daughter away for two years so she can concentrate on her acting career. Roxi will call her mother at the end of the first year to tell her if she’s ready to come home. Will Mom want her? Roxi has overheard people talking about her rotten attitude—she can’t seem to help herself.

Mama Carol prays this trip will draw her closer to her granddaughter—and draw Roxi closer to God. Sailing around the world is her and her husband’s dream to share with Roxi, but Roxi’s snarly attitude makes close quarters difficult. They all make friends among boaters on the same adventure.

This young adult novel is filled with sticky family relationships, beautiful scenery, island settings, and dangers inherent to sailing the ocean. Unexpected twists and the appeal of beautiful settings kept me turning pages. The story is told from the viewpoint of Roxi and Mama Carol.

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