Dorymates: A Tale of the Fishing Banks

"Dorymates: A Tale of the Fishing Banks" by Kirk Munroe is a captivating narrative set in the late 1800s. It follows Breeze McCloud's extraordinary beginnings, found as a baby adrift at sea by a fishing schooner's crew. Raised by Captain McCloud and his wife, Breeze develops a deep love for the ocean and a strong desire to continue his father's legacy of nautical explorations. The story opens with the fishing schooner, "Sea Robin", facing difficult seas after a disappointing fishing trip, but their luck changes when they discover wreckage and rescue a baby from a floating cask. This rescue sets the stage for Breeze's life at sea, brimming with both excitement and challenges as he grows within the world of fishing and sailing.