It took me awhile to finally read this book but when I did I did enjoy it. Jacob is a tiger-striped, runt of the litter, kitten whose mother happens to be the ship's cat. His mother is a great ratter and can also predict stormy weather. As the boat sets out on its voyage to deliver goods and supplies to the new world, his mother predicts a storm but the new first mate, (who also happens to be the shipping company owner's son) insists that they make haste to deliver the goods. A violent storm ensues, the captain is injured and the ship is damaged. What will happen next? Read this book to find out.
Recommended for 4th graders and older.