44 pages • 1 hour read
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In Shipwreck, six troubled teens embark on a month-long sea voyage aboard The Phoenix under the Charting a New Course program to develop teamwork and social skills. When a violent storm strikes, the schooner is damaged, the captain is lost, and the first mate abandons them. The teens must work together to survive, eventually relying on a makeshift raft and their wits to reach a mysterious island.
Gordon Korman's Shipwreck offers an engaging adventure for middle-grade readers, praised for its fast pace and diverse characters. The survival aspects captivate, enhancing the story's excitement. However, some find character development lacking and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's an entertaining read that keeps young readers hooked.
Readers who enjoy Shipwreck by Gordon Korman are typically pre-teens and young teens who love adventure and survival stories. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell would find this book appealing for its thrilling plot and themes of resilience and teamwork.
Action / Adventure
Realistic Fiction
Survival Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance