Alone On A Wide Wide Sea

Alone On A Wide Wide Sea is a lyrical, life-affirming novel set in the wake of World War II. From the bestselling author of Private Peaceful and War Horse, it follows six-year-old Arthur Hobhouse as he leaves England for Australia in a journey that tests courage, hope, and belonging. A moving tale of family, resilience, and the pull of the sea, it is written for readers who crave emotionally rich, character-driven stories that endure long after the last page. In Alone On A Wide Wide Sea, the story unfolds through intimate, human moments and a steady, compassionate voice. Arthur’s odyssey—alongside his friend Marty and the people he meets along the way—becomes a study in resilience, imagination, and craft, as he discovers a passion for boat design and sailing. The book is structured with a gentle cadence, blending voyage chapters with personal milestones, so the journey feels both expansive and intimate. Readers are drawn into a world where wind, water, and weather echo the inner weather of a child growing up far from home. The narrative thrives on memorable characters, vivid settings, and a sense of possibility without glossing over hardship. Though rooted in fiction, the book treats themes of longing, connection, and the slow-building hope that a reunion might be possible, inviting readers to dream along with Arthur. Postwar voyage from England to Australia that frames Arthur's search for belonging Arthur's dream of boat design and sailing, inspired by mentors and the sea Warm, lyrical writing with a hopeful, steady pace Rich settings and a cast of memorable characters who guide the journey Themes of resilience, family bonds, and the enduring pull of home After finishing Alone On A Wide Wide Sea, readers are left with a sense of hope, connection, and the belief that love can bridge distance and time. It invites quiet reflection on what home means and how courage, craft, and care can shape a life.