Astrid was born on a boat to merchant parents. She grew up on the sea and was terrified of land. Her uncles, who also sailed with them, had a habit of stealing, which got them into trouble. One day, they stole from a government ship, and Astrid helped two kidnapped children escape. As a result, she was left behind and found herself in a strange new world on land.
Astrid was taken in by a boy named Will, whose father was the governor. She attended school with Will and struggled to adapt to the new environment, but eventually made friends, including a girl named Dayan. However, Astrid's past soon caught up with her, and her family's thieving ways were exposed. She was arrested and imprisoned, but Will's efforts to free her were unsuccessful.
Just as all hope seemed lost, a massive earthquake hit, and Astrid warned the governor of an impending tsunami. Her warnings were initially ignored, but eventually, the governor raised the alarm, and the citizens escaped to higher ground. Astrid's family was freed, and she was hailed as a hero. The governor, grateful for her bravery, offered to mentor her and help her join the navy. Astrid accepted and found love with Will, and they shared a kiss, solidifying their relationship.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Astrid was born on a boat where her parents worked as merchants.
2. Astrid's first steps were on rocky waves, and by the age of two, she could run and laugh like she was on a swing.
3. At four years old, Astrid first stepped on land and found it overwhelming.
4. Astrid's uncles had a habit of stealing at every stop they made, which often got them into trouble.
5. Astrid's uncles stole a huge chest and brought two scared children on board, locking them in a cabin.
6. Astrid forced the lock and freed the children while her uncles were busy stealing more loot.
7. Astrid met Will, the governor's son, who helped her and asked her to stay at his house.
8. Astrid learned about Will's life on land and started attending school with him.
9. Astrid struggled to adapt to school and made a fart joke that everyone found funny except for one girl, Diane.
10. Astrid saved Diane's life during a school fishing trip when she fell off the boat.
11. Astrid became famous among her peers for saving Diane's life.
12. Soldiers arrived at Will's house, looking for Astrid, and took her away to prison.
13. Astrid's parents were pirates who had stolen three chests of gold from a government ship.
14. Astrid's parents were arrested and taken away, but Will's father helped Astrid by releasing her from prison.
15. Astrid predicted a giant wave would hit the city due to an earthquake and the ocean shrinking.
16. The governor finally raised the alarm, and all the prisoners and animals were freed.
17. Astrid's family was freed, and the soldiers gave everyone horses to escape the wave.
18. Astrid had never ridden a horse before but was helped by Will, who took her on his horse.
19. The wave destroyed the city, and Astrid's family was grateful to Will for helping them.
20. The governor of the next town agreed to help them and gave everyone food and shelter.
21. Will's father offered to train Astrid to join the navy and forgave her parents.
22. Astrid's uncles were put in jail, and she found Will alone and hugged him tight.
23. Astrid decided to join the navy and Will agreed to be her boyfriend.