The Secret of Old Zeb

When his parents leave for a far-off adventure and send him to stay with his Great Aunt Hortensia in Boston, Walter Higgins, a resourceful kid with a vivid imagination, feels left behind. A chance encounter with Old Zeb, a grizzled shipbuilder who guards a great secret, pulls Walter into a mysterious project that might make his biggest dreams come true. Working side by side, Walter learns that the key to the secret lies in his own creativity, and the project gradually helps him see that even the biggest hopes can be realized. The story blends the thrill of a hidden craft with the comfort of an unlikely friendship, as Walter navigates the challenge of feeling forgotten and discovers a path to believing in himself.