About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is fascinated by high stakes survival or needs to see how teamwork and level headedness can conquer overwhelming fear. This gripping story follows three friends stranded on a raft in the open ocean after a whale watching expedition turns into a disaster. As they face dehydration, circling sharks, and exhaustion, the narrative focuses on the psychological and physical grit required to stay alive. At its heart, this is a study in resilience and trust. The characters must manage their dwindling resources and their own rising panic to support one another. It is an ideal pick for reluctant readers who crave fast paced action, providing a safe but intense environment to explore themes of bravery and survival. The short chapters and straightforward prose make the harrowing situation accessible without being overly traumatic for the middle grade audience.
