A High Wind in Jamaica

Set in late nineteenth-century Jamaica, the novel follows the Bas-Thornton children as they navigate the aftermath of a hurricane and their tumultuous journey to England aboard a merchant ship, which is soon captured by pirates. This coming-of-age tale delves into the intense emotions and challenges faced by the children, highlighting their struggle to adapt to harsh realities. The book's themes of innocence and survival have influenced later works, including Lord of the Flies, and it features an introduction by Isabel Paterson alongside illustrations from the 1932 edition.