The Ship Between the Worlds

The Ship Between the Worlds

When David Jones finds himself aboard a pirate ship, he knows it must be a dream. Except that he’s awake. And the ‘dream’ is more like a nightmare.

The ship between the worlds book cover

Before he can take it all in, David is swept up in the adventure of a lifetime: volunteered to act as a spy on an enemy ship, marooned, and picked up by the most fearsome band of buccaneers ever known.

Can he escape? The answer lies in the golden thread glistening under the sea – and everybody is desperate to have it. Could it lead David home, or to his missing father – or both?

Review: 'This is high octane, high drama on the high seas. It’s got all the fun of Pirates of the Caribbean, the action of Master and Commander and brilliant characterization that reminds me of the masterful Treasure Island.' LoveReading4Kids

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Bethan wrote on 16 May 2013:

I have read the book dragonfly, because my friend said it was her favourite book, and wanted me to raed it. I loved it,I am now reading the glass swollow also recommended by my friend and I love that as well!I think the charecters really have a good personality and love Tashi and Ram they are perfect for each other!

Daisy wrote on 21 November 2012:

I love you book, Dragonfly. I instantly fell in love with it. I was just wondering if you could make it clear that Dragonfly, The Glass Swallow and The Ship Between the Worlds are all stand alone books, and the rest are in a series. Also did you write under any pen names? Thank you so much. I'm so glad I stumbled upon Dragonfly! Love your writing style.

The Glass Swallow follows on from Dragonfly a few years later. Ship is a stand alone.

Gemma wrote on 26 August 2012:

Is this the begining of a series of books or is it a single? Really enjoyed it, if you said it was the start of a ten book series I'll have bought them all immediately!

I'm sorry - the way this site is set up I can't see which book you are talking about. Can you tell me by putting the title in the message?

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Emily wrote on 29 April 2012:

Hello julia its me emily again so um do you recomend this book? Please tell me fast because my dad offered to bye me some books and i am still out of books

Yes, go for it!

Bec wrote on 14 April 2012:

I agree with Donavynn Sandusky, The Well Between the Worlds is a great book, and so is it's sequel, Darksolstice.

Year 5 Se1 St Andrews School wrote on 07 February 2012:

We would like to say that "The Den of Thieves" is a Really Cool Book. Catherine, Rosie,Alyssa I really, really like "Ringmsster" - it's awesome -I can't tell you what it is about or I'll give it all away. I love the bit where she finds out about her parents. It is so different to other books that I have read. Lauren "The Ship Between the Worlds" You've got to read this it is Brill!!! Ella "Gorgon's Gaze" is EPIC !!!!!!!!! Teddy

Thanks Year 5!

D.D. wrote on 26 October 2011:

Really loved it, couldn't stop reading. Very, very imaginative ideas- very interesting from a person your age(in a good way- as I have noticed your imagination gets worst as you get older).

Una wrote on 01 August 2011:

Hi Julia. I just wanted to ask, where did your idea for the ship between the worlds come from? It's absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

See FAQs - it came all in one go - which is unusual for me. J

Camry Liss wrote on 01 June 2011:

The book is wonderful! I finished it in an hour, I loved it sssssoooooo much! To all of the readers that are looking for a good book, The Ship Between the Worlds is the one for you. And if you are looking for a good author, Julia Golding is the answer to your problem. It is a mysterious, short, and suspenseful story. It has a good, attention-grabbing beginning and end. Honestly, it's one of the best and it is one of my favorites. READ IT! READ IT! READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Thanks! If you can be bothered, do tell readers on Amazon - it really helps if I get good reader reviews!

Kat Royal wrote on 16 April 2011:

Hi, I loved this book. I love all pirate books actually. A piece of advice, I know the Cat Royal sequel went so well now it's a huge series, but don't make this a series. I just can't see it being really unique if it is. Pirate books and films are all sort of following each other and when i read this one it was just amazing. Although half the people on the island were going bonkers (We live in the Carribean and ever since the arrival of Johnny Depp they've hated pirate films and books). You don't have to take my advice, but hey I only wanted to help.

Caitlin! wrote on 29 January 2011:

I LOVE CAT ROYAL AND THE SHIP BETWEEN THE WORLDS. IS THE SHIP BETWEEN THE WORLDS A SERIES AND IF NOT I THINK YOU SHOULD MAKE IT ONE. I THINK YOUR STORY'S ARE THE BEST STORY'S I HAVE EVER HEARD.BYE! PS I'D LOVE TO BE A WRITER. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEA'S FROM? I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY.ARE YOU WRITING A BOOK AT THE MOMENT? BYE! CMHL3

Hi Yes I'm writing at the moment. Answers to this and your other questions are on the FAQ page. And Ship was a one off - though I do make lots of other books into series don't I? J

Lizzie wrote on 30 November 2010:

I read this book for a project its AMAZING. I loved every page.Its like a mystery and an adventure book sqeezed into one.LOVE IT.

Jordan wrote on 04 September 2010:

I just started reading this book (I had it for 2 years) and I'm on page 130. It's so exciting so far and I know it has yet to be even more exciting! You're a great author, hope you can write forever :P

Kat (katie) wrote on 31 August 2010:

hi julia! i LOVE <3 <3 all of ur books they are so good! i have read all of the cat royal books, they are definatly the BEST i can't wait till the next one comes out!!! love, Kat xxxxxxxxx

Thank you Kat, Julia x

Kate wrote on 29 July 2010:

this book is amazing i love Julia Goldings books im currently reading Black Heart of Jamaica!!!

Anne wrote on 07 May 2010:

Hi, love all ur books they're amazing! Read the darcie lock series and half of the cat royal series. When is Cat's Cradle coming out? Please keep writing, I'd love a third book for darcie lock!

See FAQs for answers. J

Siarlie wrote on 05 May 2010:

Ship between the worlds is really good, but I hate our school library-the books are never in when you want them, and the librarian takes forever to buy in new books! grr, will u come an beat her up so she gets more of ur ace book?! Also, do u have any tips for an aspiring authour?

See FAQs for tips. Have you tried a polite request? I think violence might be a little over the top! J

Donavynn Sandusky wrote on 03 February 2010:

Fran, Well Between the Worlds is great! It's sort of a fantasy-King Arthur book.

Emily wrote on 20 January 2010:

is this book ever going to be out in the usa (Hope so. J)

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