The true story of ‘Sorrelle’, a little girl who at ten months of age was diagnosed with leukemia. Learn about her touching journey as told by her grandfather, hear about the day to day reality of life on a children's oncology ward. Experience the difficult days of treatment, the endless hours of waiting, the constant support and the moments of joy the family share. small boat in a big ocean is dedicated to all the staff of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant wards and all of our fellow “ward family.”

Publishing companies have commented "we can confidently state that small boat in a big ocean is a book of honesty delivered with a personable authorial voice. The work depicts the documented journal updates as your granddaughter Sorrelle underwent treatment for leukaemia across a three-year period, traversing the intense mental and physical difficulty at such a young age. The book serves to inform on the intricacies of the disease, and Sorrelle’s recovery, as well as providing an inspiring entry log for her to look back on when she is older. The autobiographic and personable tone allows the listener to form a personal attachment to Sorrelle, enabling them to empathise with her experiences from infancy. The work is composed with a beautiful passion that highlights the importance of family and warm tenderness that is prevalent throughout the journal.