The Boy Who Was Generous with Salt Author:Corinne Demas, Michael Hays (Illustrator) It's 1850 and nine year-old Ned has been called upon to go to sea as ship's cook aboard the fishing schooner Adeline. Young readers glimpse a fascinating era of New England history as they set sail with Ned in search of cod. Glowing images of life on the sea further enhance this adventure.