Book Series · 3 Books

The Berenson Schemes Books

In order from Jack the Castaway to Jack at the Helm.

The Berenson Schemes series is a set of 3 chapter books by Lisa Doan, published between 2014 and 2015. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Jack the Castaway

By Lisa Doan, Ivica Stevanovic (Illustrator)

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

143 pages· 20,884 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: 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?

The complete set

The Berenson Schemes Series

3 books · Published 2014–2015

Series

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$1697

Jack the Castaway

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

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

Series

Sale price

$1697

Jack and the Wild Life

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Stranded in Kenya, Jack faces wild animals and questions his family's risky decisions.

Series

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$1697

Jack at the Helm

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Lost in Nepal, Jack must navigate a treacherous river to find his parents.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Berenson Schemes series?

There are 3 books in the Berenson Schemes series. It began with Jack the Castaway in 2014, and the newest book, Jack at the Helm, was published in 2015.