Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
326
Language
English
Published
May 1, 2010
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0316056219
ISBN-13
9780316056212
Description
In the decaying landscape of America's Gulf Coast, a young boy named Nailer navigates the treacherous world of ship-breaking, a dangerous and grueling profession. As he struggles to survive amidst crumbling infrastructure and economic despair, Nailer’s life is dictated by the remnants of a once-thriving society. His days are spent scavenging through the rusting carcasses of oil tankers, searching for anything of value that might sustain him and his marginalized group. With a sense of impending doom surrounding their lives, Nailer's survival is challenged as storms and violence loom on the horizon.
When fortune unexpectedly finds him in the form of a wrecked clipper ship and a mysterious girl, Nailer is thrust into a harrowing journey that tests his courage and loyalty. As the stakes grow higher, he must confront not only the glaring realities of his environment but also the choices that could define his future. In a world filled with exploitation and danger, Nailer's quest leads him to explore what it means to be truly free.
When fortune unexpectedly finds him in the form of a wrecked clipper ship and a mysterious girl, Nailer is thrust into a harrowing journey that tests his courage and loyalty. As the stakes grow higher, he must confront not only the glaring realities of his environment but also the choices that could define his future. In a world filled with exploitation and danger, Nailer's quest leads him to explore what it means to be truly free.
Genres
Thriller & Suspense
Action & Adventure