Having read the bikes series, I was intrigued to read a sailing-themed book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the exploits of Lucy as she navigated the Atlantic Ocean in her boat. I really enjoyed the combination of story interspersed with the non-fiction homework assignments completed by her class mates. I can't wait to share this with my class.

The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean by Alastair Humphreys is a wonderful children's novel that will delight readers of any age. It is a follow-up to The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy.

Lucy is seeking an adventure and decides that she will row across the ocean on her own, all the way to Barbados. It is a massive undertaking, but with lots of preparation and her family's help, and with her classmates at home following along, Lucy embarks on the biggest challenge of her young life. Learning about the ocean, marine life, and the growing crisis of plastic pollution, Lucy navigates her way purposefully toward her goal, gaining skills and confidence along the way.

I highly recommend this book to children and adults alike, and to anyone who is looking for an uplifting tale that educates and entertains in equal measure. I will be adding The Boy Who Biked the World to my TBR.

Many thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an ARC.