Trustee from the Toolroom
by Nevil Shute
Keith Stewart is an ordinary person. However, he is encouraged to one day undertake an extraordinary task. When his sister's boat crashes in the Pacific, he becomes his little nephew's confidant. To lift him out of poverty, he has to embark on a 2,000-mile journey on a small yacht in unhospitable waters. The adventures and colorful characters he meets during his journey make this book a great story about courage and friendship.