Booklist, in its review of
Black Hands, White Sails, called it a "fascinating look at the convergent histories of whaling and the abolitionist movement" and concluded "Less-skilled readers may have difficulty following the expansive narrative that pulls in details from several different angles, but history buffs and researchers should find the book's complexity rewarding."
Black Hands, White Sails has also been reviewed by
The ALAN Review,
Kirkus Reviews,
The Horn Book Magazine, and
Voice of Youth Advocates. ==Awards==