The story: The Oyster has been cutting through the Antarctic ice for 300 years--so long that her crew can hardly remember why the ship sailed in the first place. But the Devouts remember, and they've sworn to destroy her. The mythical Sleeping Captain will remember, if somehow Petrel can find and awaken him. Only problem is--she's an invisible girl on a ship where everyone has a place. And when Fin, an undercover member of the Devouts, arrives to find and kill the Captain, Petrel knows Fin is the only chance she's ever had to find a friend. But can she help him destroy the only home she's ever known?
June Cleaver's ratings: Language G; Violence PG-13; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse G; Magic & the occult (sci-fi & steampunk elements, hard to know where to put them) PG; GLBT content G; adult themes (murder, class warfare, neglect) PG-13; overall rating PG.
Liz's comments: Petrel and Fin are 12-year-old characters in a PG-13 book. Kids who might be good enough readers to be interested in the story to wait for the explanations of the world building will probably have to read down somewhat.
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