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npopkin's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the_enobee's review
4.0
Fast-paces and quick read the if anything seemed a bit brief in spots. This also reads like a great survival handbook with general survival principles at play as the characters react to an earthquake and tsunami. This packed in some heart too with certain relationships. Highly recommended summer read, and a nice OBOB selection that will generate a ton of questions despite the shorter length.
n1y4d's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wendiwoo1's review
3.0
This was my son's summer reading book upon entering 5th grade. I have mixed opinions. As a 40 year old woman with a degree in literature--meh. As a typical 5th grade boy--cool! As an atypical 5th grade boy with anxiety (my kid)--AHHH!! What are you trying to do to me woman?!?! We'll see what he thinks.
lucysod's review
5.0
do YOu have a contingency plan for when the Big One hits ? i remember being scared of this when i read it for lovelace in elementary school and researching tsunamis and now i live in the pnw and am still scared and researching earthquakes and tsunamis
maureen_fox's review
4.0
I'm not a survival/adventure reader, but a co-teacher is using this in a book group. Definitely had me turning the pages!
abigaillaurawriter's review
4.0
My fifth grader came home the other day raving about this book he just read and said I “had” to read it too. So I did. :) It was very good and I’m so glad I took the time to read (listen) to it!!
shicklin's review
3.0
Students have loved this one. I read it on a whim to my students. It was interesting, but I didn't see the draw.
tippettreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75