Overboard!
Overboard! by Terry Lynn Johnson, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in June 2018, is an illustrated book that presents a high-stakes adventure centered around eleven-year-old Travis and his family during a whale watch off the coast of Washington. When their boat capsizes, chaos ensues as Travis and twelve-year-old Marina find themselves separated from their families and struggling to stay afloat in icy waters. The narrative unfolds as they must rely on their grit and knowledge to navigate this perilous situation.
Readers will discover a gripping survival story that incorporates real-life skills essential for overcoming disasters. The book features Coast Guard-approved cold-water survival tips, enhancing its educational value alongside the thrilling plot. With themes of action and adventure, as well as elements of marine life and the environment, this edition spans 112 pages and is written in English, making it accessible for young readers interested in survival stories and the challenges of nature.
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A Sunshine State Award nominee
A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from their families and struggling to stay afloat, Travis and twelve-year-old Marina must use all of their grit and knowledge to survive.
With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson (Ice Dogs; Sled Dog School) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring the real skills that kids need to survive a disaster. This book includes Coast Guard-approved cold-water survival tips; you may have a better chance of surviving a real-life cold-water disaster after reading this book.
Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive.
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