--- product_id: 3844078 title: "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" price: "₩4034" currency: KRW in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/3844078-the-boat-who-wouldnt-float store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Boat Who Wouldn't Float **Price:** ₩4034 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - **How much does it cost?** ₩4034 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/3844078-the-boat-who-wouldnt-float) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It seemed like a good idea. Tired of everyday life ashore, Farley Mowat would find a sturdy boat in Newfoundland and roam the salt sea over, free as a bird. What he found was the worst boat in the world, and she nearly drove him mad. The Happy Adventure, despite all that Farley and his Newfoundland helpers could do, leaked like a sieve. Her engine only worked when she felt like it. Typically, on her maiden voyage, with the engine stuck in reverse, she backed out of the harbour under full sail. And she sank, regularly. How Farley and a varied crew, including the intrepid lady who married him, coaxed the boat from Newfoundland to Lake Ontario is a marvellous story. The encounters with sharks, rum-runners, rum and a host of unforgettable characters on land and sea make this a very funny book for readers of all ages. Review: Haven't enjoyed reading anything so much in ages - I was born on The Rock, but we moved away when I was an infant. But as a youth I was fortunate enough to have had the privilege of spending my summers with my grandmother in a small fishing village on Newfoundland's southwest coast. It was what a troubled youth raised in the suburbs of New York city needed to give balance to his life. I often think of those summers and long to be there, but, sad to say, circumstances prevent it. Farley Mowat, through his book, has brought to life many long forgotten memories of how wonderful it was sharing a few weeks each year with the unforgettable characters of Newfoundland. I guess the best critique I can offer for The Boat Who Wouldn't Float is in a letter I wrote to my 82 year old Aunt, who still lives in my grandmother's house overlooking St. George's bay; "Sorry I missed your call, Auntie. If you sense that Newfoundland's been on my mind you'd be right. Have you ever heard of Farley Mowat? I understand he's one of Canada's most celebrated authors. I'm currently reading his book The Boat Who Wouldn't Float. I don't think I've enjoyed reading anything as much in ages. He literally transports me to Newfoundland and is making me miserably homesick. His vivid descriptions of the people and their customs, their hard-scrabble lives, the picturesque fishing villages, and the history surrounding it all thoroughly entertains. I'll be sad when I run out of pages to turn. Fortunately, he's written a few more books about The Rock that will no doubt make me equally miserable. Think I'll go and read a couple more chapters right now..." Review: Read it - Great book. Funny. Read it ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #395,254 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #567 in Sea Adventures Fiction (Books) #3,152 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #80,042 in Children's Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 189 Reviews | ## Images ![The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P654-wLtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Haven't enjoyed reading anything so much in ages *by F***M on June 16, 2012* I was born on The Rock, but we moved away when I was an infant. But as a youth I was fortunate enough to have had the privilege of spending my summers with my grandmother in a small fishing village on Newfoundland's southwest coast. It was what a troubled youth raised in the suburbs of New York city needed to give balance to his life. I often think of those summers and long to be there, but, sad to say, circumstances prevent it. Farley Mowat, through his book, has brought to life many long forgotten memories of how wonderful it was sharing a few weeks each year with the unforgettable characters of Newfoundland. I guess the best critique I can offer for The Boat Who Wouldn't Float is in a letter I wrote to my 82 year old Aunt, who still lives in my grandmother's house overlooking St. George's bay; "Sorry I missed your call, Auntie. If you sense that Newfoundland's been on my mind you'd be right. Have you ever heard of Farley Mowat? I understand he's one of Canada's most celebrated authors. I'm currently reading his book The Boat Who Wouldn't Float. I don't think I've enjoyed reading anything as much in ages. He literally transports me to Newfoundland and is making me miserably homesick. His vivid descriptions of the people and their customs, their hard-scrabble lives, the picturesque fishing villages, and the history surrounding it all thoroughly entertains. I'll be sad when I run out of pages to turn. Fortunately, he's written a few more books about The Rock that will no doubt make me equally miserable. Think I'll go and read a couple more chapters right now..." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read it *by L***N on July 26, 2025* Great book. Funny. Read it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT FUN READ I LOVE THIS BOOK. *by V***D on June 22, 2017* I JUST READ THE BOAT THAT WOULDN'T FLOAT FARLEY MOWAT WAS A GREAT WRITTER AND TOP GRADE A STORY TELLER I JUST LOVE THIS HILARIOUS DSEA WORTHLY TALE WHAT A FUN READ. I HAVE READ ALOT OF HIS OTHER GREAT FUNNY BOOKS.THE DOG WHO WOULDN'T BE IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FARLEY MOTWAT BOOK BY THE BOAT THAT WOULDN'T FLOAT. I LOVED THIS FUNNY BOOK ALOT IN FACT I AM THINKING NOW ABOUT GETTING A COPY OF IT TO GIVE A CLOSE FAMILY FRIEND WHO I HAVE BEEN GIVING COPIES OF MY FUNNIEST BOOKS TO FOR HER TO KEEP AND PASS ALONG IG SHE WANTS TO. I THINK SHE WILL REALLY LIKE IT AND ENJOY IT. AND LOVE IT I DID. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/3844078-the-boat-who-wouldnt-float](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/3844078-the-boat-who-wouldnt-float) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*