Windcatcher

Name: Windcatcher
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Avi
ISBN: 9781470354176

Author: Avi

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 2 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/08/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

Tony has saved $300, enough to buy a small sailboat. He will use it every day during his three-week stay with his grandmother on the Connecticut shore. Once Tony learns to sail, he starts exploring the waters around a group of tiny islands offshore. One day, he sees two people in diving gear on a motorboat. But instead of greeting him, they wave him away. The next time he sees them, he discovers that they will do anything to hide what they have found. He is chased, and his boat is stolen. Now, lost and alone, with night falling fast, Tony wonders if he will ever get back to his grandmother's--and safety--again. Avi is the author of dozens of books for children, including the Newbery Honor Book The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. In Windcatcher, he crafts a story crackling with excitement and danger. It is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader, especially with Audie Award-winner George Guidall's narration.

About Avi

Avi is the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver, Colorado. Visit him at Avi-Writer.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Victor on December 07, 2015

it left me hanging... not cool man.......more

Goodreads review by Jarm on January 17, 2018

I must be fair. There is a reason why Avi’s books have been popular. In the 1990’s, this book would have been well-read by young people- especially boys. It’s written well and has a strong plot. It’s a heartwarming story. But in comparison to similar books in today’s market, the characters do not ho......more

Goodreads review by Ty on February 06, 2023

I borrowed this from my elementary school library more times than I can count. I randomly thought of it recently and bought it from Amazon. For the first hundred pages it was as good and captivating as I remember, but the ending left a lot to be desired. I don’t remember being disappointed as a kid......more

Goodreads review by Megan on May 01, 2022

I thought this was a pretty good adventure story on a sailboat. This is about a young boy getting a sailboat and learning to sail in the waters of Connecticut, AND finding possible treasure. What could be better? ;) This is a fairly simple story but it was enjoyable.......more

Goodreads review by Ejay on January 21, 2025

My Canadian aunt gave me this book back when I’m still in middle school. Now working, I had the chance to finish reading. This book is light and comforting but at the same time thought-provoking. I simply love this book.......more