A High Wind in Jamaica (Hardcover 1975)

This novel follows the experiences of five siblings sent from Jamaica to England, who—after a catastrophic hurricane—find themselves captured by pirates at sea. As the children confront unfamiliar and perilous circumstances, the story explores their psychological and moral growth amidst danger and chaos. Often compared to later coming-of-age tales, it combines adventurous thrills with deep insight into the challenges of innocence and survival.