The Great Wide Sea Chapter 13 Summary

  • Ben made it to shore. His plan is to stay there forever, basically. He can get a job.
  • No sign of his family. They're just going to let Ben do his own thing.
  • Ben hangs out alone, pouting big time. He knows his mother would be disappointed in him.
  • Ben watches the boat. He thinks about his last birthday, which he spent sailing by himself.
  • Eventually, Ben swims back to the boat. Gerry makes him promise to never leave again.