The Travelling Restaurant

Summary: In the city of Fontania, during the reign of the Lady Gall, magic is forbidden. When Twelve-year-old Jasper Ludlow's parents flee the city, leaving him behind, Jasper finds refuge on The Travelling Restaurant, a sailing ship. Jasper embarks on a journey to find his baby sister and his parents and to find the true monarch of Fontania
New Zealand author

I highly recommend this book.

New Zealand Children's Book Award Junior Fiction Finalist 2012