The White Ship

by Jackie French

A thought-provoking and controversial story that examines religious persecution and refugees, this book contains two parallel stories that eventually come together. It is suitable for ages 12+.

Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction, Childrens

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Jackie is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. She is regarded as one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brilliant story told through the eyes of two children Michel & Rachel. Although both children live on islands & love their families that is where their similarities end. Michel is from 1572 France and is forced to leave his family behind along with the other children from his island to escape religious persecution, not knowing what will happen to their parents or even to themselves once they leave and Rachel is from Australia 2002 who just wants to escape from the sounds, sights and smells of town life to her family island for the weekend.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, I could never forget, one of my most favourite books. Trying to describe the wonderful story of this novel, would only do well in not serving it justice as the great story it is, the only review I can give is to tell you to READ IT.

[Helen O'Toole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Michel, Rachel, the Captain and the White Ship: a vessel sailing the seas for 400 years; good history lesson but overall, the plot left me dissatisfied.

[Michelle Hickey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is my least favourite novel by French. On the face of it the storytelling is intriguing, however it is written in two time periods, the 16th century and the present and when these eras meet it is underwhelming. I think the fantasy/time travel aspect of this detracts from the quality of the historical research overall.

[Clara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good and it made me cry which i guess means it was well written. It was easy to read!

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

The White Ship by Jackie French (2002)

[Gracie La · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really good and I think Jackie French is awesome!!!

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this. Can Jackie French write a bad story? I doubt it