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Swim That Rock
Swim That Rock
Reviewed by: Elyse Davis - Wells Public Library, Wells, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 6, 2014
Review
This book captured my attention right away. The boy in the book doesn't really believe that his dad is gone because they never found a body. Because of the uncertainty of his father's fate the book has an element of suspense to it. It's a great family story of a boy and his mother working hard and over coming many obstacles to save their way of life. The relationships that are presented in the story are very real and endearing. I highly recommend this book. It teaches the reader about the world of being a quahoger in Rhode Island.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Rocco, John
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: mystery, realistic fiction
Audience: grades 7-9, grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763669058
Price: 16.99