While recuperating on the south coast of France after a terrible accident, 13-year-old Beau meets Lelee, a sort of wild child, more at home in the sea than on land. Together with Beau's younger sister they roam around the Bay of Angels in their little boat in search of a box that Lelee believes contains a fortune. They are constantly being watched by a group of smugglers who are looking for the same box. The summer turns into an intriguing adventure which gradually unfolds as Beau regains his strength, thanks to his new surroundings and the people he meets, including his eccentric aunt, her companion Clothilde and, above, all, Lelee, who also has her own sad tale that means she must one day leave the place she loves.
- ISBN10 0143001124
- ISBN13 9780143001126
- Publish Date 2 September 2002
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 20 January 2012
- Publish Country AU
- Imprint Penguin Random House Australia
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 216
- Language English