The Young Man and the Sea

By Mostafa Allam

"A magical tale of one man's journey of discovery told with touching artistry" Rehan Khan, author of A Tudor Turk series "If you are looking for a novel that combines great storytelling and an underlying philosophical message about life then this book is for you. I enjoyed following the becoming of the young man, Hafez, through his adventures at sea. Mostafa has a great way of illustrating how ordeals initiate a boy into manhood and the many tough and complicated decisions one has to make for that right of passage. The magical realism makes the story all the more charming." Amy Refaat, author of Adventures in the Land of Astra The Young Man and the Sea is the coming-of-age story of Hafez, a boy who learns to communicate with the sea. As the years pass, Hafez's ambition to find out what lies beyond the horizon becomes an unrelenting obsession. As a young man, Hafez enrolls in Alexandria's naval academy and learns how to handle a boat. One day, Hafez decides to follow his dream and sets sail toward the horizon. After a long, dangerous journey, Hafez lands on the strange and mysterious island of Medica where he witnesses war, falls in love, and experiences betrayal and vengeance. Amidst the chaos, a great destiny is thrust upon him: he must use his power to communicate with the sea and broker a fragile peace between the people of Medica and their enemies. What Hafez discovers in Medica tests his courage and defines what kind of person he'll become when he returns from his journey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CN58G1TY
• ISBN13: 9798866276974
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 171 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.4" x 5.0"