The Wreck of the Winfield Scott - Hardcover

by Narda Lacey Fargotstein (Author)

A SHIPWRECK. A SECRET. A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL. 1853. Thirteen-year-old Annie's life is upended when her mother whisks her away from San Francisco, bound for New York. Their journey aboard the Winfield Scott, carrying mail, gold, and 300 passengers, becomes a nightmare when a storm shatters the ship against the rocks of Anacapa Island. Amidst the chaos of the shipwreck, Annie fights for survival. The churning waves and jagged coastline are not the only threats. Hidden among the survivors are thieves, ready to capitalize on the disaster. Annie quickly learns that survival demands more than just physical strength. She must outwit the desperate criminals while battling the elements and the growing desperation of the stranded passengers. Based on the true story of the Winfield Scott shipwreck, this thrilling adventure plunges you into the heart of a historical tragedy. Annie's courage is tested as she confronts the dangers of the island, the treachery of those around her, and the secrets that lie hidden beneath the waves. Discover the enduring legacy of the Winfield Scott, a ship lost to the sea but not forgotten.