Jack the Castaway
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Jack the Castaway

By Lisa Doan, Ivica Stevanovic (Illustrator)

Part of the The Berenson Schemes series

Shipwrecked, Jack must survive a tropical island and dodge a lurking whale shark.

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143 pages· 20,884 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Jack's parents' latest scheme takes them to the Caribbean, dragging Jack along. Used to staying indoors, Jack finds himself shipwrecked and stranded on a tropical island. With a whale shark patrolling the waters, Jack must navigate survival and his parents' chaotic plans. Can he find a way back to safety, or will the island's challenges prove too much?

From the publisher

Jack’s parents have been chased out of Tokyo, gone broke in Greece, and hosted Nairobi’s least successful safari. Next they’re taking Jack to the Caribbean, whether Jack wants to go or not. The Berensons have devised their latest get-rich-quick scheme - a new sport called ‘drift-snorkeling.’ With these experienced world travelers at the helm, what could go wrong?

Jack’s used to staying indoors and not taking chances. When his parents take him out on the water, he ends up shipwrecked. Now Jack has to survive on a tropical island…and avoid a whale shark that’s cruising along his beach.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
143
Words
20,884
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
Books about parentsBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about cultureBooks about islands
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
164139
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781467710763

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