- Grades: 6–8 About this book Subject Area : Language Arts
Reading Level : 6.1 Eleven-year-old Nicholas Young is about to
embark on the journey of his life. In August 1768, he sneaks on
board the H.M.S. Endeavour , piloted by famous explorer Captain
James Cook, only to find that the ship is destined for an
exciting adventure around the world. Discovered by the crew,
Nick proves himself to be an able seaman and wins the admiration
of the men on board, including the esteemed Captain Cook. His
travels take him from London to such exotic locales as South
America, New Zealand, and Africa, where he witnesses amazing
discoveries and faces serious challenges. In Stowaway , Newbery
Award-winning author Karen Hesse chronicles the adventures of an
actual boy who soon discovers that his ship has set sail — to
make history. Students will understand and explore the book's
historical context by researching a related topic. They will
also learn how to incorporate research into expressive and
descriptive writing. Standard: Ga