One of Faulkner's most controversial novels! A lesser-known but compelling novel from the author of Absalom, Absalom! and The Sound and the Fury. Have you ever wondered what speaks to the tortured soul of an artist? What would it be like to be stuck on a yacht with only the musings of the world and a group of artists as your company? In the heat of the late Louisiana summer, Faulkner brings us a story of artistry that examines the thoughts and actions...

"Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will discover vessels from air boats to rafts and coracles to schooners"-- Provided by publisher.

William Least Heat-Moon provides an account of his experiences during a five-thousand mile journey across America by boat.

When Big Bear outgrows his old boat, he gives it to Little Bear and builds himself a new one--just like it except bigger--until his friends start making suggestions that result in something very different.

A simple introduction to various kinds of boats, including rowboats, sailboats, pontoons, hydrofoils, steamboats and houseboats.

Although Chelsea's grandparents are skeptical about the fate of Fairy Boat after it is swept away in a river current, she remains optimistic that she will find her boat someday.

"Little Ferry yearns to be more like the other boats in the harbor who are faster or stronger, but her uniqueness proves to be her strength when an emergency erupts"-- Provided by publisher.