The Great Wide Sea

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Author(s)

M.H. Herlong

Publisher

Puffin

Genre(s)

Young Adult

Age Range

10+

Release Date

May 13, 2010

ISBN

978-0142416709

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Ben, Dylan, and Gerry are still mourning their mother's death when their dad decides to buy a boat and take them on a year-long sailing trip. Tensions flare between Ben and his father, but they gradually learn to live together in close quarters. Then one morning the boys wake up to discover their father has disappeared and they are lost. What happened to him? Where are they? And what will they do when a terrible storm looms on the horizon?

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A Brilliant Piece of Character Study

August 25, 2012

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The story was well-written. I highly recommend it.

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This is not an action-adventure story to entertain kids. It is a wonderful tale of torn relationships,unfortunate circumstances, and how they relate within a family that lives in the Southeast. For those who appreciate life's realities,this is a great read. The love between the brothers was skillfully shown as they risked their lives for each other. The reality of a dad who didn't have much of anything figured out, revealed the vulnerabilities of many.

Bruce Arrington Top 500 Reviewer 7 reviews

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A Brilliant Piece of Character Study

July 23, 2012

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The story was well-written. I highly recommend it.

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This is not an action-adventure story to entertain kids. It is a wonderful tale of torn relationships,
unfortunate circumstances, and how they relate within a family that lives in the Southeast. For those who appreciate life's realities,this is a great read. The love between the brothers was skillfully shown as they risked their lives for each other. The reality of a dad who didn't have much of anything figured out, revealed the vulnerabilities of many.

Bruce Arrington Top 500 Reviewer 7 reviews