All of the chapters in this book were journal-type entries, similar to a "diary." I liked this style because I could understand how each character felt, instead of just the viewpoint of one character. Also, I understood what was happening in the book at a given time.There were no surprises for later.

The main characters in this book are Sophie, a 13 year old girl, her Uncles Stew, Dock and Mo, and her two cousins Cody and Brian.

Stew, Dock and Mo travel across the ocean to England on a boat called the Wanderer. They were going to see their Dad. Cody, Brian and Sophie are also going along to see their grandfather called Bompie. This is a big adventure for them.

I think the reason I enjoyed this book is because I love to read books that are happy, sometimes sad and adventurous. This story was sometimes...