Sea Legs
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Sea Legs

Written by Jules Bakes · Illustrated by Niki Smith

Part of the Sea Legs series

A young girl faces friendship challenges and storms while living at sea.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,477 ratings
256 pages· 13,125 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Janey embarks on a sea voyage, leaving her old life behind. Amidst vibrant cultures and coral reefs, she struggles to find friendship until she meets Astrid, another boat kid. But as hurricane season looms, their bond is tested. Can Janey navigate the stormy seas of friendship and growing up?

From the publisher

Set sail for adventure! Dive in to this hilarious and moving middle grade graphic memoir about friendship, growing up, and life at sea. Janey’s family is about to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! The only problem? Janey must leave her school, her life, her best friend, the entire country behind for new adventures – coral reefs, colorful markets, and new cultures. Life at sea is exhilarating, but there’s a major downside: when you’re raising anchor every few days with sights on a new harbor, it’s almost impossible to make new friends.Finally, Janey meets the cool and aloof Astrid – a fellow boat kid who’s equally starved for friendship. But Astrid can be a challenging friend to navigate, and beyond that, hurricane season has only just begun . . . .At turns laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartbreakingly poignant, this stunning middle grade graphic memoir charts both the turbulence and joys of growing up.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
13,125
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN330L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~J
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
555257
Publication
Published
February 4, 2025
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338835861

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