Beyond the Western Sea Book 2: Into the Storm

Avi's suspenseful seafaring adventure ESCAPE FROM HOME continues in INTO THE STORM.

Fifteen-year-old Maura and twelve-year-old Patrick O'Connell are finally free from the impoverished conditions of their small Irish village. Though they've made it onto the ship to America, there's still a treacherous journey ahead of them.

In the storage hold, ten-year-old Laurence Kirkle struggles to survive and stay hidden as the ship's crew searches for stowaways to throw overboard.

All three children are in search of a better world and a new home. But will they find what they're looking for in America?

Once again, Avi skillfully creates an edge-of-your-seat adventure brimming with action and heart.

Praise for the Beyond the Western Sea saga:

New York Public Library, Best Book of the Year
Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
ALA Booklist Editors' Choice
IRA/CBC Young Adult Choice

“Surprises around every corner.”–Publishers Weekly
“A suspense-filled adventure.”–School Library Journal
*“Packed with action.”–Booklist, starred review

Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD and Newbery Honors for NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com.