Faraway Things / Dave Eggers (Author), Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)
Little Brown and Co.
2021
Lucian's father called them faraway things, those mysterious objects orphaned upon the windswept shore, their stories long lost in the shroud of ocean fog. Lucian's discovery on the beach this particular day, though, is no ordinary faraway thing. It's a cutlass: strong, shiny, and powerful. As its history comes to light, Lucian faces a choice: cling to the sword he loves or accept a gift that shines farther, wider, and deeper than he could have ever dreamed. - From Amazon
Adventures - letting go - deceased parents
Dreamy setting. I would love to be a child living on the oceans edge beachcombing and meeting adventurers. I love that this book isn't heavy handed with the fact that Lucian's dad is gone, but its just a subtle part of the story and how he holds on to his memory. The cutlass is wonderful. There's a power in having a sword as a kid.