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The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean Paperback – August 12, 2022

by Alastair Humphreys (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
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An inspirational ocean adventure’ Bear Grylls Lucy wants to explore the world, and do something daring and difficult. But people laugh at her when she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean. So her family rallies round to help prepare for the journey, loading her boat with supplies for 3,000 miles of rowing. Her school friends follow her from afar, learning about the ocean, its wildlife and pollution. Alone at sea, Lucy faces seasickness, storms and a very sore bottom, not to mention close encounters with ships and a humpback whale. Yet there are also the joys of wandering seabirds, shooting stars and magical sunsets, as she finds she is capable of more than she ever imagined. Step aboard and join Lucy on her life-changing adventure to become the girl who rowed the ocean. The ocean-going follow-up to the bestselling The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.72 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Eye Books
  7. Publication date
    August 12, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    1785633325
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1785633324
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'Don't underestimate the power and strength of young people. We
all have a part to play in protecting our oceans, no matter our age!'
- Ella Meek, Kids Against Plastic



'Rowing the Atlantic and caring for our wild places are very close
to my heart. Well done, Lucy!' - Ben Fogle, broadcaster, writer and adventurer



'The perfect handbook for anyone young or old in search of
adventure' - Steve Backshall, explorer, naturalist, presenter and writer



'The thing we are most excited about in this book is how well it
fits in with our curriculum' - Karen Allen, assistant head
teacher and English lead at Lydiate Primary School, Liverpool



'We need more young people like Lucy getting active and having
adventures in the freedom of nature' - Helen Glover, double Olympic
Rowing Champion



'Lucy's epic voyage brought back happy memories of my
own ocean crossings. It's a realistic and inspiring tale of adventure at sea' -
Sarah Outen, first woman and youngest person to row
solo across the Pacific and Indian Oceans

An inspirational ocean adventure' - Bear
Grylls, adventurer, TV presenter.

About the Author

Alastair Humphreys is a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He has cycled around the world, rowed the Atlantic Ocean and walked a lap of the M25 - one of his pioneering microadventures. He is the best-selling author of 14 books, including Great Adventurers, which won the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year and the Teach Primary Award for Non-Fiction. He has written eight books for Eye including the best-selling The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy, a series of novels for 9-12-year-olds based on the real-life adventures he recounted in Moods of Future Joys, Thunder and Sunshine

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eye Books (August 12, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1785633325
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785633324
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.72 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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Alastair Humphreys is an Adventurer, Microadventurer, Author and Speaker.

Alastair Humphreys, a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, cycled around the world for four years but also schedules a monthly tree climb. He has crossed the Empty Quarter desert, rowed the Atlantic, walked a lap of the M25 and busked through Spain, despite being unable to play the violin.

Alastair has presented to organisations ranging from Google management to Special Forces soldiers, including Twitter, Facebook, Amazon and England Rugby.

He was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his microadventures - simple, local adventures perfect for people's busy lives.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Barbara Mojica
5.0 out of 5 stars WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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I got completely absorbed in this middle-grade adventure. At the outset, readers meet Lucy who is arguing with her brother Tom. Readers feel at home in an average American family. When Lucy's teacher introduces the topic of oceans, Lucy decides she is all-in on pursuing an adventure to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a boat without engines or sails.

Her determination and persistence convince her family, friends, and teacher to support Lucy in her adventure. She solicits sponsors, learns about navigation, secures supplies, accesses communication equipment and prepares for the big day.

Readers share the elation of stars, sunsets, and serenity of the seas. They also experience its dangers at every turn. For forty-five days, they read her diary and the writings of her classmates at home.

I love the lessons of sea-faring knowledge, and the strong character displayed by the protagonist. This book is a page-turner and an enjoyable read for the target audience of ages seven through twelve, but I promise a rewardable experience for any age reader.
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Tiffannie Feuerbach
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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We are using this book as part of our homeschool summer ocean unit. We have had fun reading the story and being inspired to do our own versions of the “homework” that Lucy’s class does in the book. It’s an inspiring story of courage and adventure. Being a mom of 6 girls it’s truly been an awesome read.
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breimer273
5.0 out of 5 stars what an adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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Really appreciate Alastair for writing a book from a young girls perspective. We read this book as a family after reading the boy that biked the world and both are top notch. Well done inspiring the youth to take chances and create memories through adventure.
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John N Berry
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring adventure book
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
I have been a fan of Alastair's for quite a long time and especially loved his advocation of micro adventures. This the third book of his that I have read geared towards children and it didn't disappoint. Get this for your aspiring adventurer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars !!!!! My favorite book ever !!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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Awesome!!! Best book ever!!!! I totally recommend it!!!! If I could I would give it 100 Stars!!😍😍😍😍😍 I Love it!
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Rachel Schlabach
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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I read this with my 7 year old daughter. We both loved the fiction and non fiction parts of this book. She read some of it out loud as did I. Inspirational, educational and heart-warming. Great gift for all the kids (and kids at heart!) in your life.
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Joanna Wang
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story - will inspire you to have your own adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
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My girls (11 & 8) and I loved this book! It made me wanna set out on my own adventure and embrace the uncertainties that come with growth!!!
5 stars! Would recommend to a friend. Fabulous read!
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Kris
1.0 out of 5 stars Most Disappointing Book I've Read In last 5 years!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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Very Regrettable. Nothing makes sense. I can go with the concept that a young girl is attempting to row across the ocean, but not one who is in school studying "times tables" in school. That's like 8 or 9, maybe 10. The book is filled with conflicts like this that don't add up or lay out a logical story. Save yourself time & money, order something else to read!
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2022
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I bought this book as a gift and decided to read it. It is very well written, interesting and is filled with wonderful information. This is the kind of book that can inspire children to go on adventures and do wonderful things. This book is a must read for boys and girls and I love how thoughtful the author was about all of the educational information throughout.
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Mr SolWol-Smythe1
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational 😁
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2023
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Easy to read, engaging antidote to modern cosy life and all it's complications.. Well done Alistair
Would recommend to all but especially 10 - 16 years
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Miss Ragrug
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for kids and adults alike!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2023
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I bought a print copy of this for my 8 year old niece, who is already quite adventurous. She read it with her Dad every night, and they both enjoyed the story, which is a little different from a lot of other books for children this age. It's written by a true adventurer but through a child's perspective, and this shows in the writing. I then bought myself a Kindle copy and enjoyed reading a story that took me back to thinking like a child. I also like the education aspect addressing climate and environmental issues, written in the form of the main character's classmates' essays. Having read several of Alastair's adventure books I expected a good read, and this did not disappoint. A great gift for a child if you're looking for a book for these times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure book for adults and kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2022
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I know this book is written for kids but Alistair Humphreys is a very talented writer so I knew it would be good, even if I wasn't the intended audience. What surprised me, however, was how I actually enjoyed just as much as his other books. I loved going on this ocean adventure and learning about life at sea and the little extra bits about environmental concerns. It's a delight of a book. The artwork is beautiful and the story is fantastic. I can definitely recommend it for adults and kids alike, especially young females who are usually fed a literary diet of strong heroic men/boys. A kids' book about an adventurous female protagonist has been long overdue and here it is :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant and inspiring story of adventure for children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2022
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My children are a bit young to read this independently so I read it to them at bedtimes over the course of a week. They were thoroughly captivated and always wanted just one more chapter (and not only to extend bedtime!). I also enjoyed reading it and I liked the educational content that was worked into the story too.

This would make a perfect group read for primary school aged children as it is inspiring and educational, it would make the start of some great class projects.
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