A Crack in the Sea
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017 · Est. 8 hour read

A Crack in the Sea

Written by H. M. Bouwman and H. M. Bouwman · Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu

Book #1 in the Crack in the Sea series

A boy who speaks to fish must escape a king's grasp, while magic and sea monsters unite three sibling pairs across worlds.

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359 pages· 73,867 words· Est. 8 hour read· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

Pip, a boy with the rare ability to speak to fish, is kidnapped by the Raft King, who seeks a portal to another world. His sister Kinchen is determined to rescue him. Meanwhile, twins Venus and Swimmer escape a slave ship with magic, and siblings Thanh and Sang flee post-war Vietnam. Their paths converge in a fantastical realm where sea monsters and a mysterious portal hold the key to their destinies. Can they overcome the challenges of the Second World and find their way home?

From the publisher

“Pip, a young boy who can speak to fish, and his sister Kinchen set off on a great adventure, joined by twins with magical powers, refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam, and some helpful sea monsters”–

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
359
Words
73,867
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~R
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
188257
Publication
Published
January 3, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399545191

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