<p>A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele. They are only travelling a short distance and it really shouldn''t take long. But their journey doesn''t quite go to plan . . .</p><p>Faced with turbulent storms, a terrifying sea monster and the rank remains of a very dangerous sandwich, the odds are against our unlikely heroes. Will the <i>Harriet, </i>their trusted vessel, withstand the violent lashings of the salty waves? And will anyone ever answer their message in a bottle?</p><p>Brilliantly funny and tender, this beautiful book maps the growth of a truly memorable friendship and explores how, when all else is lost, the most unexpected joys can be found.</p>