+
upworthy

chaz harris

If you're a parent who's sick of the damsels-in-distress trope, a new fantasy kids' book is probably right up your alley.

[rebelmouse-image 19532173 dam="1" original_size="750x536" caption="Image by "Maiden Voyage"/Kickstarter." expand=1]Image by "Maiden Voyage"/Kickstarter.

"Maiden Voyage" begins when Ru inherits her fisherman father's mysterious map. Curious, she sets sail on Captain Freya's boat, and the two fend off pirates and a wicked queen as they conquer the high seas — falling for each other in the process.

Keep ReadingShow less