The novel contains a number of lists of specialist vocabulary. The main character, Michael, provides detailed descriptions of the boat and sailing, animals in the sea and on the island.
Peggy Sue and sailing.
- Galley.
- Yachtmaster's certificate.
- Skipper.
- Forty-two foot Bowman.
- Taking in sail, winching in, letting out.
Animals.
- Basking shark - 30 to 40 metres in length.
- Flying fish
- The forest was alive with creatures.
- A large, translucent white jellyfish.
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