The unknown childhood years of little Mikis unfold in a book filled with emotion.

Starting from his mother's Smyrna and his father's Crete, we travel to Syros, Kea, Chios, Mytilene, Athens, Kefalonia where Mikis went to school for the first time, Patras, Pyrgos, Tripoli. Thus, we learn about the little boy who wanted to reach the high masts, to explore the world, to fight for Humanity, Justice, and Freedom, and to generously share his music everywhere.

Mikis Theodorakis, one of the greatest composers of the century who has influenced generations with his music and unique work, sets sail and with his boat takes young readers on a journey through moments, images, and milestones connected to the history of modern Greece.

"My songs flew high into the neighborhoods, those that smelled of basil and lime. With the swallows, the little North Wind, and the blond April. And when they finally reached Crete, Chania, my beautiful city, they soared even higher."