All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud is a children's novel written and illustrated by Armstrong Sperry. It was first published in 1935 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936.[1]
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| Author | Armstrong Sperry |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Nonpareil Books |
| Published | 1935 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
Plot
editThe novel tells the story of Enoch Thatcher, a boy who sails on the maiden voyage of the legendary Flying Cloud, when the clipper set the record for sailing from New York to San Francisco around Cape Horn. It is notable for its accurate depiction of sailing ships, complemented by the detailed drawings.[2]
Reception
editAll Sail Set was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936.[1]
The Fort Worth Star Telegram called it "a magical book" with an "irresistible" romance.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Archived from the original on 29 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
- ^ Midwest Book Review quoted at amazon.com
- ^ "All Sail Set: A Romance Of The Flying Cloud". indigo. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-12.