Overboard
Overboard by Elizabeth Fama is a gripping tale of survival set against the backdrop of a ferry disaster in Indonesia. Published by Cricket Books on April 9, 2002, this first edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story follows 14-year-old Emily as she navigates the chaos of a sinking ferry, fighting to stay alive in the dark waters off Sumatra.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of resilience and faith as Emily encounters Isman, a young Islamic boy, while struggling to reach safety. Together, they face numerous challenges, including a shark scare and a whirlpool, testing both their physical and emotional limits. The book draws inspiration from a true event, highlighting the harrowing experience of survival amidst tragedy and the strength found in companionship and belief.
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Plunged into the dark waters off Sumatra when her ferry sinks, 14-year-old Emily fights to stay alive amid the chaos and horror of passengers drowning in the night. Striking out toward land, Emily finds a young Islamic Indonesian boy, Isman, floating in a life jacket. Hungry, thirsty, and exhausted, Emily realizes that their survival depends on her ability to keep her mind clear and her emotions in check. Testing the limits of their physical strength, she and Isman face a shark scare, a whirlpool, and other dangers. For emotional strength, Emily increasingly looks to Isman, who draws courage from his quiet but firm Islamic faith. Overboard is based on the true story of a young American woman who survived the sinking of an overloaded Indonesian ferry in January 1996. Of the more than 400 passengers aboard, only 40 people survived.
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