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Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1)
Shipwreck - Island, Bk 1
Author: Gordon Korman
Six kids. One fate. Nick, J.J., Will, Lyssa, Charla, and Ian. They didn't want to be on the boat in the first place. They didn¹t want to be stuck at sea with a bunch of strangers. But when you¹re in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there¹s no easy way out. And when a terrifying storm hits, there¹s no way to fully prepare....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780439544160
ISBN-10: 0439544165
Publication Date: 4/2003
Pages: 129
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Little Apple
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
The first book in the Shipwreck series. A great start to the story about them, leaves you begging for more!
chickengirl avatar reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This is the best out of the 3 trilogys that Gordon korman has written! A definate must read for anyone who likes adventure! Luke, J.J., Lyssa, Will, Ian, and Charla all get sent on a boat trip called Charting-a-New-Course (CNC) for each supposibly doing (or acting) wrong. The two shipmates try to "teach" them how to keep the ship running, and that leads them to make it sink. The sinking ship leads the kids on an adventure where they land on an un-charted island. Will they survive? Read the books to find out! A definate 5 stars!
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earthmusic avatar reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on
Shipwreck is the first book in the Island series by Gordon Korman. The book begins with 6 children on a boat, and it is revealed that this boat is a sort of juvenile detention on water. Each of the children has a different story and a different reason for being there, but all differences become forgotten when the boat gets shipwrecked and the children, abandoned by the first mate and captain, are left to survive the ocean on their own. A gripping story of survival. As a young teen i very much enjoyed this book and couldnt wait to read the rest of the series. Compelling book for children - your child won't be able to put it down.
reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
These books are very good. I purchased them while teaching a reading course for 7th and 8th graders and I was very interested in the plot and characters--especially as they are written for the 11-15 year old crowd! They remind me of the Lost series on TV, so the plot isn't exactly new, but kids will love them.
reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
Six kids stranded on a deserted island--- a survival story.
lollypop145 avatar reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on
It was a nice short read. It's one of those books that makes you wonder what you would do in their shoes.
reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
A good read for middle school boys. :)
Ariadnae avatar reviewed Shipwreck (Island, Bk 1) on + 356 more book reviews
The story of a group of children shipwrecked on an island and what they must do to survive, good story for the 10-12 year olds.


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