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The Unlikely Odyssey of Boreas Wind
When twelve-year-old Boreas “Bo” Wind reluctantly leaves his home in Amsterdam to join his parents on a voyage around the world, he expects boredom—not danger. But as fierce storms, daring rescues, and unforgettable encounters test his courage, Bo discovers that life at sea can change him in ways he never imagined.
“A wonderful voyage: funny, thrilling, and moving.” — Stephen Fry, author of the Greek Myths series
Hi! I’m Mina Witteman and I write adventure stories for curious readers who love mystery, excitement, and discovering new worlds. If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing across the sea, solving a mystery, exploring hidden places, or setting off on an unforgettable journey, you’re in the right place.
Many of the adventures in my books begin with adventures from my own life. I love to travel, sail, and explore places I’ve never been before. Sometimes I sleep on a boat, sometimes I wander through old cities, and sometimes I discover something so amazing that I just have to turn it into a story.
My Boreas books are packed with action, friendship, surprises, and danger, but also with cool facts hidden inside the adventure. As you read, you’ll discover how sailors find their way by the stars, learn about life at sea, try recipes, explore traditions, and uncover all kinds of fascinating things without it ever feeling like homework.
I believe every great adventure begins with one question: What if…? So come aboard, meet unforgettable characters, and join me on a journey where every page brings a new discovery.
Who knows? My next adventure might even inspire yours.
Blending high-stakes adventure with themes of family, resilience, and environmental stewardship, The Unlikely Odyssey of Boreas Wind is the English-language debut of the Boreas series. As Bo travels across the globe, he faces the challenges of life at sea while gaining a deeper understanding of himself, his family, and the fragile world around him. Featuring black-and-white logbook illustrations by Carlos Vélez, it is a memorable coming-of-age story about courage, curiosity, and an unforgettable life at sea.
Here is what the inimitable author and actor Stephen Fry says about The Unlikely Odyssey of Boreas Wind: “A wonderful voyage: funny, thrilling and moving too. So many young people will want to jump aboard and join Boreas on board the Argo and sail with him around the world. So much to learn, so much to inspire and enchant.”
The book comes out in March 2027 with Blue Dot Kids Press. Until then, you can read all about Boreas’s voyage on the Boreas Series page.
And while you’re in between adventures… can you decode what the maritime signal flags above are trying to spell?
Spoiler alert: it’s not “Help, I’m stuck on a boat!”