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title: "Red Sails to Capri (Puffin Newberry Library)"
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# Red Sails to Capri (Puffin Newberry Library)

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desertcart.com: Red Sails to Capri (Puffin Newberry Library): 9780140328585: Weil, Ann: Books

Review: A young person's introduction to the Isle of Capri and its mysterious cavern. - Red Sails to Capri by Ann Weil is a Newbery Award winning novella. Written for young adults, it surely will delight every age reader and will give adults something lovely to share with the young people in your life. The story takes us to the beautiful Isle of Capri before it became a world-class tourist destination. It was a fisherman’s paradise, its caves and caverns both mysterious and threatening. The young protagonist, Michele, embodies the qualities and characteristics of young teenagers everywhere. He refuses to succumb to superstition and instead embraces the mystery of his beloved island with tingling fear and love of the thrill of adventuring into the unknown. The minute Michele beheld the red sails in the harbor he was enchanted. Without hesitation he befriended the somewhat lost sailors and found that the three of them were all seeking something different. One was searching for adventure, one for beauty, and one for mystery. Little did Michele know that by joining this trio of wanderers he would enjoy a great adventure, find astounding beauty and solve an abiding mystery of Capri. Enjoy this lovely little read of 150 well-crafted pages. Red Sails to Capri is somewhat old-fashioned in its gentleness and exotic atmosphere. This story is a lovely way to be introduced to Capri and its now well-known “mystery” to young readers.
Review: Great Classic - I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. It was a part of my sons homeschool program and the library didn’t have it. It ended up catching both my interest and my 9 year old sons. I’m glad we have this as part of our collection. Storyline was easy to follow and it was fun to pull up the real blue grotto and learn more about this hidden gem.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #77,584 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in Teen & Young Adult European Historical Fiction #82 in Science & Technology for Teens (Books) #673 in Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (137) |
| Dimensions  | 5.1 x 0.45 x 7.7 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 0140328580 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140328585 |
| Item Weight  | 4.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | November 1, 1988 |
| Publisher  | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 8 - 12 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A young person's introduction to the Isle of Capri and its mysterious cavern.
*by A***R on October 18, 2019*

Red Sails to Capri by Ann Weil is a Newbery Award winning novella. Written for young adults, it surely will delight every age reader and will give adults something lovely to share with the young people in your life. The story takes us to the beautiful Isle of Capri before it became a world-class tourist destination. It was a fisherman’s paradise, its caves and caverns both mysterious and threatening. The young protagonist, Michele, embodies the qualities and characteristics of young teenagers everywhere. He refuses to succumb to superstition and instead embraces the mystery of his beloved island with tingling fear and love of the thrill of adventuring into the unknown. The minute Michele beheld the red sails in the harbor he was enchanted. Without hesitation he befriended the somewhat lost sailors and found that the three of them were all seeking something different. One was searching for adventure, one for beauty, and one for mystery. Little did Michele know that by joining this trio of wanderers he would enjoy a great adventure, find astounding beauty and solve an abiding mystery of Capri. Enjoy this lovely little read of 150 well-crafted pages. Red Sails to Capri is somewhat old-fashioned in its gentleness and exotic atmosphere. This story is a lovely way to be introduced to Capri and its now well-known “mystery” to young readers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Classic
*by K***P on May 8, 2022*

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. It was a part of my sons homeschool program and the library didn’t have it. It ended up catching both my interest and my 9 year old sons. I’m glad we have this as part of our collection. Storyline was easy to follow and it was fun to pull up the real blue grotto and learn more about this hidden gem.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based on a real blue cave
*by A***Y on June 28, 2025*

I enjoyed the story. Be sure to look up the true story It is very interesting.

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