Caught by the Sea

Written by Gary Paulsen

Survive killer waves and shark surprises on a perilous maiden voyage.

3.7 Goodreads · 521 ratings

103 pages· 19,875 words· Est. 2 hour read· NC1210L

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a perilous maiden voyage with Gary, where ignorance meets danger. As killer waves and shark surprises threaten, he must save the boat and himself. Experience the thrill of sailing under starlit skies and the serenity of tropical lagoons. Will sheer luck be enough to navigate these treacherous waters, or will the ocean's allure prove too powerful? Dive into a world where passion for the sea drives a lifelong adventure.

From the publisher

“Another such wave could easily be the end of us. I had to do something, fix something, save the boat, save myself. But what?” Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned him–good, bad, and beloved–and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures up shark surprises and killer waves as well as moonlight on the sea, and makes readers feel what it’s like to sail under the stars or to lie at anchor in a tropical lagoon where dolphins leap, bathed in silver. Falling in love with the ocean set Gary Paulsen on a lifelong learning curve and readers will understand why his passion has lasted to this day.

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