n nThe follow-up to The Arm of the Starfish has Simon and the O'Keefes trying to find a stolen painting and a murderer, all while trapped aboard a ship.n nThirteen-year-old Simon Renier has no idea when he boards the M.S. Orion with his cousin Forsyth Phair that their journey to Venezuela will be a dangerous one. His original plan--to return a family heirloom, a portrait of Simon Bolivar, to its rightful place--is sidetracked when cousin Forsyth is found murdered.

When the portrait is stolen, all passengers and crew are suspects. Simon's newfound friends, Poly and Charles O'Keefe, and their scientist father help Simon try to find his painting, and his cousin's murderer. But will they succeed before they land?

Or will the murderer and thief escape into the jungles of Venezuela?n nOn board the freighter Orion sailing for Venezuela are Polly, Charles, and their scientist father, Dr. O'Keefe, along with Simon Renier and his uncle Forsyth Phair, an assortment of intriguing travelers, and a small crew. ?Booklist, starred reviewn nBooks by Madeleine L'Engle n nA Wrinkle in Time Quintet nA Wrinkle in Time nA Wind in the Door nA Swiftly Tilting Planet nMany Waters nAn Acceptable Timen nA Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle; adapted & illustrated by Hope Larsonn nIntergalactic P.S. 3 by Madeleine L'Engle; illustrated by Hope Larson: A standalone story set in the world of A Wrinkle in Time.n nThe Austin Family Chronicles nMeet the Austins (Volume 1) nThe Moon by Night (Volume 2) nThe Young Unicorns (Volume 3) nA Ring of Endless Light (Volume 4) A Newbery Honor book nTroubling a Star (Volume 5)n nThe Polly O'Keefe books nThe Arm of the Starfish nDragons in the Waters nA House Like a Lotus n nAnd Both Were Young n nCamilla n nThe Joys of Loven