Overboard!

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 10, 2017

Review

This is the first in the series, Survivor Diaries. Eleven year old Travis and twelve year old Marina are on a whale watching boat off the coast of Washington state when the boat is hit by a rogue wave. They are tossed into the sea and separated from the others. They are on their own and must find a way to survive in the freezing water and find their way to land. This is an action packed adventure filled with valuable survival information. The story is told from Travis' point of view. There are black and white illustrations throughout the book. An author's note and U.S. Coast Guard approved cold water survival tips are included at the end. The story is less than 100 pages. Unfortunately, the cataloging information incorrectly states in the summary that the story takes place in the "Atlantic off the coast of Washington." I recommend this for readers who enjoy a story filled with action and suspense.

Overall Book Score: very good