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Synopsis
His irresponsible father's jail sentence has left eleven-year-old Vinnie and his mother in dire straits in their Cape Cod home, so when his father escapes and needs help hiding out Vinnie feels he must choose between his parents.
Is The Voyage appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle-grade story about a boy torn between loyalty to his escaped convict father and his struggling mother. Deals with themes of parental incarceration, poverty, and moral choices without graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment, parental incarceration, and family separation.
Who'll love this
Readers will connect with Vinnie's impossible choice between helping his father or staying loyal to his mom during a family crisis.