Common Sense Media Review
By Barbara Schultz
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Brave Lucy sails to Australia in even more exciting sequel.
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What's the Story?
LUCY AT SEA is Book 2 in the The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series by Barbara Mariconda. In the first novel, Lucy is rescued after an accident at sea but learns that her parents drowned. She then survives the cruel treatment of her appointed guardians and, with the help of new friends and some magic, begins a journey to find a long-lost aunt and an end to a curse that has plagued her family for generations. Here, in Book 2, Lucy and her friends set sail for Australia, where they believe they'll find Aunt Prudence. While their ship is still in port in Boston, Lucy and another child are nearly kidnapped; they also meet the man who will be the captain of their crew. They embark on a journey that brings natural and supernatural dangers including storms, pirates, cryptic playing cards, and even some voodoo.
Is It Any Good?
Lucy at Sea is a thrilling, satisfying adventure story with danger, magic, and a little romance. It picks up where Book 1 left off, and this story's brave heroes, scary villains, and descriptive language build further on the foundation laid in the first installment. Here, Lucy's adventures are even more exciting, and the world Barbara Mariconda creates onboard the ship is more original and well-realized than the coastal Maine atmospheres of Book 1. Readers will look forward to reading about Lucy's next journey in Book 3.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Lucy's search for her aunt and the way she uncovers clues. Could this story take place in modern times? How would it be different?
What do you think will happen in Book 3 of this series?
Lucy at Sea includes instructions and music for playing a song. Give it a try on a recorder or piano.
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Adventure
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship , History , Pirates
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication date : October 1, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 320
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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