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Pirates board a rusty boat carrying migrant children fleeing war and poverty in search of a new life across the sea. The children emerge from hiding in the hold to find their friends in the crew gone. They must assume the roles of grown-ups as a mighty storm brews. They do not know where they have come from or where they are going, although each has a moving story to tell and a dream of a better future. Binta takes the role of the captain she befriended, the old seadog Malek. Adji becomes the cook after learning about food from one-eyed Abu. Maope wants to be the navigator after Raheel, who charts the boat's course, shows her maps. Tenneh takes the role of engineer after Wang lets her sleep in the engine room. Rafi is a blind boy protected by a mute sailor, and Mona is a troubled stowaway from a war-torn city. As the storm worsens, Binta takes charge. But the engine is broken and on the horizon appears the greatest of Captain Malek's fears-the dark wave. The children make their way to the wheelhouse as the sea becomes a raging beast. Will they reach the promised land?

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Land of Waves was shortlisted in the Wells Festival of Literature Book for Children Competition 2021. The book is aimed at upper Middle Grade children (aged 10–12).

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Eugene O'Toole is a freelance journalist and editor in London, and also writes fiction. His short stories have won or been runners up in several established competitions, including Listowel Writers' Week, the Bedford Competition, and the Wells Festival. He has published one novel for young adults, Molly Path (Hawkwood Books) and also writes adult fiction. You can find out more and read some of his work at: https://geotoole.uk ; Twitter @GOTwrites; and Substack https://fictle.substack.com

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