Words Composed of Sea and Sky, Erica George
Words Composed of Sea and Sky, Erica George
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Words Composed of Sea and Sky

Author: Erica George

Narrator: Carly Robins

Unabridged: 8 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/27/2021


Synopsis

A contemporary YA summer Cape Cod romance featuring poets divided by centuries.

Michaela Dunn, living on present day Cape Cod, dreams of getting into an art school, something her family just doesn't understand. When her stepfather refuses to fund a trip for a poetry workshop, Michaela finds the answer in a local contest searching for a poet to write the dedication plaque for a statue honoring Captain Benjamin Churchill, a whaler who died at sea 100 years ago. She struggles to understand why her town venerates Churchill, an almost mythical figure whose name adorns the school team and various tourist traps. When she discovers the 1862 diary of Leta Townsend, however, she gets a glimpse of Churchill that she didn't quite anticipate.

In 1862, Leta Townsend writes poetry under the name Benjamin Churchill, a boy who left for sea to hunt whales. Leta is astonished when Captain Churchill returns after his rumored death. She quickly falls for him. But is she falling for the actual captain or the boy she constructed in her imagination?

About Erica George

Erica George is a writer of young adult fiction. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with degrees in both English and education, and is currently an MFA student at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She resides in northern New Jersey, but spends her summers soaking up the salty sea air on Cape Cod.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Claude's on August 14, 2021

Well I think this needed a more critical editor. Captain Churchill is, most of the time, a totally despicable person. The current day town worships this mysterious historical figure that they know virtually nothing about and I have no idea why. None of that story line made any sense to me. Why did L......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on November 19, 2020

For fans of The Paper Girl of Paris. In the present day, Michaela Dunn dreams of attending Winslow College to pursue her passion for poetry. When she finds out about a five-day workshop they are hosting for high school students, she jumps at the chance to apply- until her stepdad tells her it's too e......more

Goodreads review by Donna on September 23, 2020

This book is so beautiful in so many ways. The parallel stories and mysteries that span time add a rich element and are artistically woven together toward the climactic ending. It's rich with theme and symbolism that tie in throughout the story, creating a meaningful world. The characters are so wel......more

Goodreads review by Shelby on April 11, 2022

A light, enjoyable read. Loved the dynamic of past and present day and the parallels and tie ins to both.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on December 03, 2020

I love contemporary romance and historical fiction, and Words Composed of Sea and Sky offers the best of both. I'm sometimes reluctant to read stories filtered through journals, but the author wrote the historical narrative in a way that pulled me right in; I was every bit as invested in the histori......more