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set sail stay true an autistic young mans naval ambition

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Reads 33
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Parts 4
Time 26m

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action-adventure autism emotional war

"Beyond the Horizon" follows the deeply moving journey of Edward Wilkes, an 18-year-old autistic boy from Newcastle upon Tyne, during the height of World War II. Gifted with a brilliant mind and a quiet determination, Edward struggles to fit into a world that doesn't fully understand him. While serving with the local Home Guard, he dreams of escaping the noise and judgment of everyday life by joining the Royal Navy-not to fight, but to see the vast world beyond the grey skies of northern England.

Set against the backdrop of wartime Britain, Edward's path is filled with challenges-prejudice, fear, and personal doubt-but also courage, kindness, and hope. As bombs fall and nations clash, Edward's internal world proves just as fierce as the one outside, and his journey to serve at sea becomes a powerful act of self-discovery.

Author's Note
This story is inspired by the real-life legacy of my great-granddad, whose wartime medals I recently discovered. His service in the Royal Navy and the Home Guard during World War II sparked the heart of this novel. While Edward Wilkes is a fictional character, his struggles and dreams are deeply personal-and rooted in the history, resilience, and quiet bravery of a generation that gave everything for a world they believed in.All Rights Reserved

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