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ashleyholstrom's review against another edition
5.0
Lucy Bellwood RULES! She spent a year at sea, and this is her guide to how to be a sailor! It’s the perfect book to read in one sitting—preferably near a body of water.
From 10 Short Graphic Novels and Memoirs to Read in One Sitting at Book Riot.
From 10 Short Graphic Novels and Memoirs to Read in One Sitting at Book Riot.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
Super engaging, candid, breaking the 4th wall, episodic collection of pieces about the author's experiences working on old timey sailing ships.
Read this on a couple of lunch breaks at work.
While basically appropriate for all ages, I think I'm gonna have my library system shift it from our Juvenile collection to the YA. The author is largely talking about an after-high school adventure she had, and the gaze feels older than J stuff usually should be. There's a pretty big section, based on research, about scurvy. I might even booktalk it to the high schoolers.
I'm looking forward to reading the next thing Bellwood does. I'd love to read a more long-form graphic novel from her!
Read this on a couple of lunch breaks at work.
While basically appropriate for all ages, I think I'm gonna have my library system shift it from our Juvenile collection to the YA. The author is largely talking about an after-high school adventure she had, and the gaze feels older than J stuff usually should be. There's a pretty big section, based on research, about scurvy. I might even booktalk it to the high schoolers.
I'm looking forward to reading the next thing Bellwood does. I'd love to read a more long-form graphic novel from her!
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely delightful introduction to the life of ships! Lucy is a wonderful creator and her distinct humor and personality are ever present - especially her heartfelt adoration for the sea. Worth a read and supporting.
pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
Fan-freaking-tastic collection of humor, lore, and memoir. Fans of Lucy Knisley and Raina Telgemeier will recognize the upbeat tone and brave antics of this seafaring cartoonist. And now available at BCPL!
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
5.0
This basically is what it says on the tin, a lubbers guide to life at sea. It is a cartoonist guide to what she learned when she first went off to live on a replica of the Lady Washington, a sailing ship from the 1700s. She learned how to haul the lines to put up the sails, and how to climb up to the crows nest.
In this little volume, she discusses how people tried to cure scurvy and what tattoos on sailers mean.
She has a lot of humor, in each section, and it was a lot of fun to read. I knew, for example, why the British sailers were called limeies, because they sucked on limes to prevent scurvy, but did not know that limes had less vitamin C them lemons, and weren't as effective.
Nothing is better than getting a taste of what she does, and so, here is a link to another trip she took on a sailing ship.
Fun stuff.
Highly recommended if you've ever wondered what being on one of those old fashioned sailing ships would be like. Makes you almost feel as though you should go to sea.
In this little volume, she discusses how people tried to cure scurvy and what tattoos on sailers mean.
She has a lot of humor, in each section, and it was a lot of fun to read. I knew, for example, why the British sailers were called limeies, because they sucked on limes to prevent scurvy, but did not know that limes had less vitamin C them lemons, and weren't as effective.
Nothing is better than getting a taste of what she does, and so, here is a link to another trip she took on a sailing ship.
Fun stuff.
Highly recommended if you've ever wondered what being on one of those old fashioned sailing ships would be like. Makes you almost feel as though you should go to sea.
rhansen620's review against another edition
5.0
This was quirky and fun. I strangely learned a little about scurvy and how people had perceived it. Very interesting read
sarahrusty's review against another edition
Great blend of nautical history with great illustrations. Perfect recommendation for graphic novel enthusiasts who like non fiction!
pun_intended's review against another edition
4.0
Very fun and informative without being too heavy. The humor was great though, in my opinion, best suited to middle/high school readers.