The night ship : a novel / Jess Kidd.
"1629: A newly orphaned young girl named Mayken is bound for the Dutch East Indies on the Batavia, one of the greatest ships of the Dutch Golden Age. Curious and mischievous, Mayken spends the long journey going on misadventures above and below the deck, searching for a mythical monster. But the true monsters might be closer than she thinks. 1989: A lonely boy named Gil is sent to live off the coast of Western Australia among the seasonal fishing community where his late mother once resided. There, on the tiny reef-shrouded island, he discovers the story of an infamous shipwreck..."-- Dust jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982180812
- ISBN: 1982180811
- Physical Description: 389 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Atria Books edition
- Publisher: New York : Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
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Available copies
- 44 of 47 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 47 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | FIC KID (Text) | 30229101268109 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | F KID (Text) | 80605003646253 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | YA KID (Text) | 50503300474675 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Berea Library | FIC KIDD (Text) | 42756202383508 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | F KID (Text) | 0020660005842 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Comfort Public Library | KIDD (Text) | 39149008317075 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | KID (Text) | 33258009067294 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | F KID (Text) | 0020660010883 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Erwin Public Library | F Kid (Text) | 33631001603342 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | KID (Text) | 33258009066916 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
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Summary:
"1629: A newly orphaned young girl named Mayken is bound for the Dutch East Indies on the Batavia, one of the greatest ships of the Dutch Golden Age. Curious and mischievous, Mayken spends the long journey going on misadventures above and below the deck, searching for a mythical monster. But the true monsters might be closer than she thinks. 1989: A lonely boy named Gil is sent to live off the coast of Western Australia among the seasonal fishing community where his late mother once resided. There, on the tiny reef-shrouded island, he discovers the story of an infamous shipwreck..."--
