Caught by the sea

Description

Another such wave could easily be the end of us. I had to do something, fix something, save the boat, save myself.But what?Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned him--good, bad, and beloved--and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures up shark surprises and killer waves as well as moonlight on the sea, and makes readers feel what it's like to sail under the stars or to lie at anchor in a tropical lagoon where dolphins leap, bathed in silver. Falling in love with the ocean set Gary Paulsen on a lifelong learning curve and readers will understand why his passion has lasted to this day.From the Hardcover edition.

First Sentence

I was discharged from the army after nearly four years, most of it spent at Fort Bliss, Texas, in May of 1962.

Description

Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet and other adventure novels, tells about his lifelong love of sailing, boats he has owned, and the storms, sharks, and peaceful lagoons he has experienced on his voyages.

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• Biography
• Juvenile literature

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Other Editions

• Caught by the sea: my life on boatsDelacorte Press2001-01-01
• Caught by the seaThorndike Press2002-01-01
• Caught by the SeaTandem Library2003-09-01
• Caught by the SeaLaurel Leaf2003-09-09
• Caught by the SeaLibrary BindingTurtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media2003-12-01
• Caught by the SeaeBookRandom House Children's Books2007-01-01