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Surrounded by Sharks
Surrounded by Sharks
Reviewed by: Karen Sandlin Silverman - Scarborough High School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 11, 2014
Review
Having read the dust jacket, I was curious to know how an entire book could be written about a boy pulled out to sea but Northrop managed to do just that. Davey wakes up early while on a family vacation on an island off the Florida Keys. He decides to wade into the ocean but doesn't realize there is a dangerous rip tide until it's too late. Oh, and there are sharks in the water with him. A good middle school adventure/survival story which builds to a very satisfying climax. Should appeal to reluctant readers.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Northrop, Michael
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure
Audience: grades 4-6, grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780545615457
Price: 17.99