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About The Book

When a ship arrives in the harbor Margaret seizes her chance to see the world. But as she sails the high seas, she must battle storms and sea serpents. Soon she finds herself held captive by an elderly sorceress and facing an evil giant. What will margaret do? This independent heroine decides to take matters into her own hands and discovers she is just as brave as any man!

About The Author

Robert D. San Souci is the critically acclaimed author of many popular books for young people. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

About The Illustrator

Photograph by Coleman Sellers Photography

Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs (as told by his niece)Brave Margaret: An Irish AdventureHanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (February 1, 2002)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780689848506
  • Ages: 5 - 10

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