{"product_id":"the-boy-from-the-empty-sea","title":"The Boy from the Empty Sea – Illustrated Sailing Adventure for Ages 10–16","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boy from the Empty Sea – Illustrated Sailing Adventure for Ages 10–16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thrilling family adventure across the islands of Polynesia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParadise was supposed to bring the Carter family closer. Instead, the Pacific gives them a fight for survival.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carter family is sailing from French Polynesia towards the Cook Islands aboard their catamaran, \u003cstrong\u003eSea Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e, when ten-year-old Sophie spots something orange rising and disappearing between the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a plastic fish crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinging to it is fifteen-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eTane Moala\u003c\/strong\u003e—exhausted, injured and far too distant from land for his story to make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTane claims that his fishing boat overturned, but there is no wreckage, no equipment and no emergency beacon. Hidden inside the lining of his life jacket is a damaged memory card. Behind Sea Wanderer, a dark expedition yacht appears on the horizon. Its captain knows Tane’s name—and insists that the boy must be handed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTane says the man took his uncle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the family races through the islands of Polynesia, the danger follows them. Someone breaks into their boat at night. Their engine is sabotaged. A tracking device is planted inside their dinghy. A violent storm tests every member of the family, while the mysterious yacht remains close behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evidence Tane carries could expose an illegal deep-sea operation damaging marine life and threatening island communities. But delivering it will require much more than courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaya must stop treating the voyage as something being done to her and become a genuine member of the crew. Leo must learn that recklessness is not the same as bravery. Sophie must persuade the others to trust the details only she notices. Their parents must accept that protecting the family does not mean making every decision alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Tane must decide whether he can finally tell them the whole truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling through Maupiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Niue and Tonga, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Boy from the Empty Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a suspenseful ocean chase with a powerful story about family, friendship, responsibility and protecting the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003cstrong\u003e16 atmospheric black-and-white illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, fast-moving chapters and an unforgettable South Pacific setting, this illustrated adventure novel is ideal for readers who enjoy sailing stories, survival thrillers, environmental mysteries and exciting family adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended reading age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Henry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Questbound Studios Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 black-and-white interior illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventure, mystery, sailing, survival, friendship, family and ocean conservation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quesbo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53523224887632,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/7452\/7568\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug31_2026_03_46_45PM_2.png?v=1788187622","url":"https:\/\/quesbo.com\/de\/products\/the-boy-from-the-empty-sea","provider":"Quesbo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}