Johnson, Terry Survivor Diaries: Overboard 103 pgs. HMH, 2017. $10.
Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G
Travis
is a on a wildlife watching boat tour with his family when the entire group
ends up in the cold waters off the coast of Washington. Travis finds himself
swept away with a young girl named Marina, who knows the how-to’s of survival
but is injured and sick. Will the pair be found? Or will a friendly seal help
guide them to safety.
This
was a fantastic read for 2-4th graders with fast paced action, surprising
well fleshed out characters, and an interesting plot. The appendix contains
real life survival information and what facts (the seal!) the story was based
up. The cover is appealing and its sure to be a popular read. Its quite a bit
like the ‘ I survived’ series but without the historical context. I am going to order this series for my
library, as my adventure genre section could use some sprucing up.
EL (K-3), EL
–ADVISABLE. Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author
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