Synopses & Reviews
Robie is an experienced traveler. Shes taken the flight from Honolulu to the Midway Atoll, a group of Pacific islands where her parents live, many times. When she has to get to Midway in a hurry after a visit with her aunt in Hawaii, she gets on the next cargo flight at the last minute. She knows the pilot, but on this flight, theres a new co-pilot named Max. All systems are go until a storm hits during the flight. The only passenger, Robie doesnt panic until the engine suddenly cuts out and Max shouts at her to put on a life jacket. They are over miles of Pacific Ocean. She sees Max struggle with a raft.
And then . . . shes in the water. Fighting for her life. Max pulls her onto the raft, and thats when the real terror begins. They have no water. Their only food is a bag of Skittles. There are sharks. There is an island. But theres no sign of help on the way.
The Raft is a thrilling novel of survival from award-winning author S.A. Bodeen.
Review
"A compelling survival adventure.”--Kirkus
Review
“…readers who pass this novel around will have lots of fun debating exactly what saves her [Robie] in the end.”--BCCB
"This book will satisfy anyone who likes a good survival story.”—School Library Journal "A compelling survival adventure.”—Kirkus "...an old-fashioned adventure story." —Horn Book
Review
“Readers who pass this novel around will have lots of fun debating exactly what saves her [Robie] in the end.” —BCCB
“This book will satisfy anyone who likes a good survival story.” —School Library Journal
“A compelling survival adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An old-fashioned adventure story.” —The Horn Book
Review
“Readers who pass this novel around will have lots of fun debating exactly what saves her [Robie] in the end.” —BCCB
“This book will satisfy anyone who likes a good survival story.” —School Library Journal
“A compelling survival adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An old-fashioned adventure story.” —The Horn Book
Review
“…readers who pass this novel around will have lots of fun debating exactly what saves her [Robie] in the end.”--BCCB
"This book will satisfy anyone who likes a good survival story.”—School Library Journal "A compelling survival adventure.”—Kirkus "...an old-fashioned adventure story." —Horn Book
About the Author
S. A. Bodeen's first novel, The Compound, earned her a “Flying Start” from PW and was chosen by YALSA as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. She lives in Oregon with her family. You can visit her on the Web at www.rockforadoll.com.