Sink or Swim
Tash McAdam
Series:
Orca Soundings
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Romance | Social Themes | Action & Adventure
Themes:
LGBTQ+, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Survival Stories
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
8-12
Age Range:
12
Format:
Hi-Lo
Description
Bruised and battling hypothermia, Bass and Rosie must seek shelter and work together to survive until they can be rescued. If they can be rescued.
Sixteen-year-old shy, socially awkward trans teen Bass reluctantly skips school and goes on a boat trip with his adventure-seeking girlfriend, Rosie. When a sudden storm smashes their boat on a rocky shore off a deserted island, Bass and Rosie struggle to make it to safety. After a horrible night, Rosie, an experienced climber, decides to scale a steep cliff to find help. She falls and injures herself badly. Now Bass has to find the strength and courage to swim around a dangerous headland and make his way back to civilization before it’s too late.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
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BC Books for BC SchoolsCommended
Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard SelectionCommended
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick PicksCommended
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selectionCommended