Heilig, H. (2016). The Girl from Everywhere. NY: Greenwillow Books.
Nix and her father Slate are pirates and travel through time to visit lands of the past and present. They can also visit fictional worlds by way of a hand-drawn map. Through their many journeys, Slate has been looking for a particular map, a hand-drawn map of Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1868. During this time, Nix’s mother was still alive before dying while giving birth to Nix.
Nix is worried about the possible consequences, if her dad is able to stop her mother’s death. Will Nix cease to exist? After initially refusing to help her father, he threatens her with the loss of Kashmir. In order to get the map, her father and his crew must put themselves, and her, in harm’s way.
Nix’s character is independent and strong, but also riddled with doubt and guilt. Her goal is to one day sail the Temptation on her own. This desire for independence from her dad aligns with YA literature. Additionally, one starts considering a future career (although, I am not sure is being a time traveling pirate is a career hahaha.) Nevertheless, these changes will lead Nix into adulthood and her destiny. I really liked her character, but sometimes I felt frustrated when she would back down from her father when he treated her poorly. Readers would probably relate well with her character because the early teens years are a big time of transition. The themes of family discord, death, and young love make this novel best for readers ages 14+.
** YALSA Required List – 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults
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