Ben Edgeworth

is an eighteen year old American boy living in Greece and working in the shipyard with his uncle. Leka comes to Ben as a hungry stray, searching the shipyard for scraps of food. Leka quickly proves himself to be a faithful companion in an extraordinary adventure through the Greek isles on a catamaran built by Ben himself. Together they overcome danger both on land and on the sea.

Awards

Eric Hoffer Award--Young Adult Notable Book

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Children's Book Award Finalist Foreword Reviews

Book of the Year Finalist Independent Publisher: Highlighted Title Award