Life in the mountains in a small village in the southernmost part of Italy was far from ordinary for Pepino and his parents. Though they had a good life there, Pepino’s parents yearned to come to America to be with other family members. One day the good news came. They were going to America! Their dream was to sail on the most beautiful of ocean liners, the Andrea Doria. Young Pepino was very excited. But an unexpected circumstance changed everything.

Based on a true story from half a century ago, this beautifully designed book with its wonderful illustrations by David Martinez tells of an adventure and remarkable good fortune resulting from a mistake. The author includes images of historical documents and photos from the true life story.