Aldo is an experienced sailor and knows that the first thing to do when sailing is to set a destination. A destination that can be reached even though there will be unexpected events and a level of ingenuity required along the way. As Aldo says you will always get somewhere.

Join Aldo and his young companion in this gentle story that proves that it is the journey itself and not the destination that really matters. A perfect tale of resilience and adaptability, this book presents a metaphor for life, with its changes in course and unexpected surprises. And, of course, the most beautiful destination of all: the journey itself.

"The text is full of advice for a child that are both words of encouragement for a young sailor and a more general manual for life – ‘what counts is taking time to enjoy the journey…’ ‘to take stock and not to lose heart’" - Books for Keeps