The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair
Lara Williamson
Becket Rumsey is all at sea. His dad has run away with him and his brother Billy in the middle of the night. And they've left everything behind, including their almost-mum Pearl. Becket has no idea what's going on - it's a mystery. So with the help of Billy and a snail called Brian, Becket sets out on a journey of discovery. It's not plain sailing, but then what journeys ever are? A story of new beginnings, and learning that goodbye isn't always the end, from the bestselling author of A Boy Called Hope.
Reviews
It is a sad story near the end but it has a good ending
Empress Bunny Sausage-Roll 03.02.2024
I absolutely love this book. So many emotions going on throughout it. I couldn't put the book down. My favourite character is Billy because he is very funny. I would recommend this book to age 9+ .
Commander Slide Bottlenose 29.09.2023
Star Reviewer
This is a fictional book about a boy who looses his mum when he’s young and his Dad finds a new girlfriend who they have to run away from. This is a very good book and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
General Gator Ridiculous 13.08.2022
Good book to read Look into it when you have time Good book
Baroness June Sunshine 03.07.2022
Enjoyed it a lot. I really liked the end because its where everything is solved and everyone is a happy family. I would recommend it to anyone who might like to know about family relationships.
Anonymous 11.01.2022
This was a sort of story that was never really calm. This book is really good but I would not recommend this to sensitive people like me :,D
Doctor Magnolia Tyrannosaurus 13.10.2021
My favourite part of the book is when Billy has a scary dream so him & his brother Becket sit in their mothers old armchair & Becket tells Billy a story about two boys sailing the ocean in an armchair and they meet their mother who passed away when Becket was 2 years old. My favourite person was Becket because he loves to read just like me. It would recommend this book to all ages.
Corporal Pongo Quagmire 31.08.2021
This book is about a boy ( Billy ) and his brother and his friends ( Becket, Nevadah and Knuckles ). One day, they went to school and Billy goes missing. So, then Becket and his friends go searching for him. Then, they found Billy in an unknown puddle that when you step into it you fall into an unknown island. Next, Cat, their next door neighbour, came and took them home. Billy and Becket's dad came back from the police station and explained everything that happened with him and Pearl - his girlfriend after their mum had died-. I would recommend this book to people who like the book by Lara Williamson because this kind of makes sure that you know what's going on and who's who. I liked either Billy or Becket the most because Billy was quite funny when he said that he was a spy, he also had a snail that he kept under his bed. I also like Becket because he is the one writing the story. My least favourite character is probably Pearl because she attacked dad and said that it was the other way round.
Captain Kiki Starlight 22.01.2021
It was a very interesting book to read. If you started reading it you would want to read more. It was very moving and touching.
Senorita Beany Chocolate-mousse 28.11.2020
My favourite character was Becket because of how he listen very closely to people and how he loved learning about the paper cranes. I also enjoyed it when he was doing the goodbye list and when he jumped in the water to save Billy. I would recommend it to people who like adventure books and stories with siblings in.
Empress June Tyrannosaurus 21.09.2020
This book was fiction and its really good. It teaches you to treat everyone how you would like to be treated and to love your friends and family.
General Pixie Anteater 21.09.2020
Awesome
Anonymous 22.08.2020
I recommend this book because it is exiting and funny
Lieutenant Zeus Rollerskate 06.08.2020
I loved this book because it was written well as it was exciting right from the beginning to the end. The story focuses on the adventures Becket has with his Dad and Brother.
General Leach Vampire 02.08.2020
It intrested me because its really wierd to happen in real life but what really interested me is that it was really fun to read.
Doctor Crocodile Spaceship 28.07.2020
This is about a boy and the mother dies so it is just him, his brother and his dad.
Captain Rapunzel Legend 21.07.2020
I thought it was very emotional but sweet.
Queen Blueberry Spaghetti-Hoops 29.06.2020
It’s about a boy who’s gone through many difficulties helped along the way by his brother, his mums armchair, paper cranes and his new found friends
Anonymous 06.06.2020
The book I read was a fiction book, my favorite character was brian the snail because he always managed to find his way back home. I thought that the book I read was a really good book and I would recommend it to others.
Mademoiselle July O’Doughnut 21.02.2020
This was a really well written book about family. I would recommend it to someone looking for the book genre families. Recommended for 7-12.
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