This book starts off on the sea on the boat the Isle of Skye. John and his dad are on cargo ship to take wine to another place to trade. There was a storm and the crew saw some lights. They thought they were leading them to safety but once they went to the lights, the ship became wrecked...I liked the books suspense. I read this book straight on after I came to the interesting parts. The realism is a main factor that makes this book so good or fun to read. I think 6th graders and people older should read this book.