The House of Windjammer

By V.A. Richardson and Viv Richardson

Book Overview

In the autumn of 1636, tulip fever is sweeping Amsterdam, and Europe's fortunes rise and fall with the promise of the New World. That year, the great Dutch family of Windjammer suffers the loss of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582348111
• ISBN13: 9781582348117
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.1" x 1.3" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Best book I read in a long time!

This book is absolutely fantastic! Its the story of a young boy whose father dies and he then has the responsibiliy to run the family business. He then becomes involved in lots of adventures and meets many interesting characters. It takes place in Amsterdam in the 1600's, a place and time that I didn't know anything about, but the author makes you feel like you're right there. I am sure there will be a sequel to this book and I can't wait!I recommend this book highly

very surprising

full of twists, suspense, and quite some action, this book will keep you guessing til the end. though the ending was a bit of a dissapointment, i can smell a sequel that u'll most likely be eager to read. and even if u didnt like how it all turned out, u have to appreciate the hidden meaning that set it apart from most predictable books

A young heir's determination to save his family fortune

In 1636 Europe faces a world fascination with tulips while the Windhammer family faces ruin and the loss of its entire trading fleet. It's up to young Adam, heir to the house, to save his family's fortune from the evil banker Van Halsen and a corrupt uncle. Obsession and business challenges make a dangerous pair in this compelling story of a young heir's determination to save his family fortune.