"There are details within details within details to anchor you in the fact that we are talking about the real world, not an illustrated children's book fantasy world."

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It's called a sea anchor,' [Evanlyn] explained. 'It'll stop us drifting too far.' Alyss was impressed. 'And you said you were pig-ignorant when it came to boats.' 'I don't remember saying that,' Evanlyn replied with a frown. Alyss shrugged. 'Oh? Well, it must have been me.

— John Flanagan