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4.0
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Rating: R+
Grade: 7-11
Author: Diane Tullson
Title: Red Sea
Publisher: Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Copyright: 2005
Price 9.95
# ISBN-10: 1551433311
# ISBN-13: 978-1551433318
Reviewer: Jenn Good Date: 01/10/09
This book depicts a conflicted family on a year-long sailing trip about to begin a Red Sea passage. The protagonist is a resentful 14 year old girl. Libby would rather be at home with her best friend and boyfriend then on a sailing trip with her mother and stepfather. Libby is defiantly late on a day of departure and the boat of Libby’s family misses disembarking with their flotilla. A horrific situation unfolds when Libby’s family, alone, faces menacing pirates. Libby’s stepfather is killed and her mother is badly injured and unconscious. Nuances of the family dynamic are revealed through Libby’s inner voice as she is forced to call upon her heroic side in a race for survival in a boat without many provisions or a main sail. She must stay awake, sail the boat and care for her mother all whilst facing hard truths about her harsh reality and her contribution to the events that are unfolding. The writing style is clear and honest in this suspenseful and riveting story. This book is highly recommended for any older or mature reader due to violent and sexual content.
Rating: R+
Grade: 7-11
Author: Diane Tullson
Title: Red Sea
Publisher: Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Copyright: 2005
Price 9.95
# ISBN-10: 1551433311
# ISBN-13: 978-1551433318
Reviewer: Jenn Good Date: 01/10/09
This book depicts a conflicted family on a year-long sailing trip about to begin a Red Sea passage. The protagonist is a resentful 14 year old girl. Libby would rather be at home with her best friend and boyfriend then on a sailing trip with her mother and stepfather. Libby is defiantly late on a day of departure and the boat of Libby’s family misses disembarking with their flotilla. A horrific situation unfolds when Libby’s family, alone, faces menacing pirates. Libby’s stepfather is killed and her mother is badly injured and unconscious. Nuances of the family dynamic are revealed through Libby’s inner voice as she is forced to call upon her heroic side in a race for survival in a boat without many provisions or a main sail. She must stay awake, sail the boat and care for her mother all whilst facing hard truths about her harsh reality and her contribution to the events that are unfolding. The writing style is clear and honest in this suspenseful and riveting story. This book is highly recommended for any older or mature reader due to violent and sexual content.
bellsss's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
As a YA adventure story, there was nothing wrong with it. It was perfectly fine. But as for my personal preferences- it felt a little lonely reading it for one, (no reviews anywhere), repetitive (on the boat the entire time), and I didn’t connect with the characters much. I do know there’s people who’d love this book, though, and that’s enough in of itself.
I honestly read this is one sitting and I can’t even remember why I picked it up.
I honestly read this is one sitting and I can’t even remember why I picked it up.
vermontmim's review
4.0
This book is a quick, but exciting read. I would put it in the "youth struggles for maturity" group. It is a survival story with current day pirates.
bookninja232b4's review
The narrative seemed too mature for a 14-year-old character, but it was still a decent story.
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