All Sail Set
 The front cover art for All Sail Set | |
| Author | Armstrong Sperry |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Nonpareil Books |
| Published | 1935 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
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]
Plot
[edit]The 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
[edit]All 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]- 1 2 "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
- ↑ Midwest Book Review quoted at amazon.com
- ↑ "All Sail Set: A Romance Of The Flying Cloud". indigo. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
Categories:
- 1935 American novels
- 1935 English-language novels
- American children's novels
- Children's historical novels
- Newbery Honor–winning works
- Novels set in the 1850s
- 1935 children's books
- Children's books set in San Francisco
- Children's books set in New York City
- Children's books set on ships
- Children's books set in the 1850s