Drowning Days
Drowning Days by Muriel Ellis Pritchett, published by Black Rose Writing on March 31, 2022, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the life of sixth grader Luke as he navigates significant challenges after the unexpected death of his father. With his family facing financial difficulties, they move to his grandmother’s house on Blackbeard Creek, where Luke must adapt to a new environment and deal with the bullying from his cousin Buck while adjusting to life on the Georgia coast.
In this story, readers will find themes of action and adventure intertwined with social issues such as grief and bullying. As Luke grapples with his new reality, he faces a near-drowning incident and a confrontation with Buck that leads to an unexpected weekend trip with their principal. This trip takes a dramatic turn when they are kidnapped by pirates, forcing Luke and Buck to confront their differences in order to escape. With 164 pages, this edition offers a compelling narrative that explores resilience and the complexities of childhood friendships amidst adversity.
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Luke is the coolest sixth grader at Benjamin Wright Middle School. But when his dad dies unexpectedly-leaving the family penniless-his world is turned upside down.
Forced to move with his family to Grandma’s house on Blackbeard Creek in the marsh, Luke must adjust to a strange, new life on the Georgia coast. In addition to the stress of being the new kid in school, Luke finds himself constantly teased and bullied by his mean cousin Buck.
Just when he thinks life can’t get much worse, Luke almost drowns on a cold, moonless night while mullet jumping. Then, after Luke and Buck get into a fight on the school bus, their principal takes them to his primitive island for the weekend to work out their issues.
Unfortunately, the boys and their principal get kidnapped by wild-hog-poaching pirates. Luke and Buck know their families can’t afford to pay any amount of ransom money. Will they be able to set aside their differences long enough to save themselves and their principal, and escape from Little Pirates Island?
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