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Swim That Rock by John Rocco and Jay Primiano (2014, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780763669058
- Book Title
- Swim That Rock
- Item Length
- 8.7in
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Family / Parents, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, General, Boys & Men
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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A young working-class teen fights to save his family's diner after his father is lost in a fishing-boat accident. When his dad goes missing in a fishing-boat accident, fourteen-year-old Jake refuses to think he may have lost his father forever. But suddenly, nothing seems certain in Jake's future, and now his family's diner may be repossessed by loan sharks. In Narragansett Bay, scrabbling out a living as a quahogger isn't easy, but with the help of some local clammers, Jake is determined to work hard and earn enough money to ensure his family's security and save the diner in time. Told with cinematic suspense and a true compassion for the characters, Swim That Rock is a fast-paced coming-of-age story that beautifully and evocatively captures the essence of coastal Rhode Island life, the struggles of blue-collar family dynamics, and the dreams of one boy to come into his own.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763669059
ISBN-13
9780763669058
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168222765
Product Key Features
Book Title
Swim That Rock
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Family / Parents, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, General, Boys & Men
Intended Audience
Young Adults
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.7in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
12
Grade from
Seventh Grade
Reviews
Swim That Rock is a rare catch: a brilliantly crafted, heartwarming story of friendship and family; also a page-turner full of storms, mystery, danger, mobsters and even the odd pirate. Like the New England 'quahoggers' in their novel, John Rocco and Jay Primiano know how to bring the nets in full. Humor, adventure, wonderful characters, stakes that matter, and a setting so lovingly described you can taste the salt in the air Swim That Rock is a savory feast. -Rick Riordan, Swim That Rock is a rare catch: a brilliantly crafted, heartwarming story of friendship and family; also a page-turner full of storms, mystery, danger, mobsters and even the odd pirate. Like the New England 'quahoggers' in their novel, John Rocco and Jay Primiano know how to bring the nets in full. Humor, adventure, wonderful characters, stakes that matter, and a setting so lovingly described you can taste the salt in the air Swim That Rock is a savory feast. -Rick Riordan Readers will be hooked by the exciting opening scene as a hurricane rips the shore and Captain takes Jake out on the dangerous waters to pirate motors from sinking boats. With a lushly detailed sense of place and character, the story delineates the struggle of a boy coming to terms with his situation. -The Horn Book [T]he distinct, clearly realized setting details distinguish this title from the vast schools of novels for young teens swimming in the publishing sea... Fills the bill for teens looking for an atypical action adventure. -Kirkus Reviews The rich imagery of life in a fishing town, combined with action that primarily revolves around intense quahogging expeditions, makes this a refreshingly unique read. -School Library Journal, An affable coming-of-age novel… Jake's voice is credible and appealing. Particularly touching is his developing relationship with Darcy, a waitress who swears long sleeves to conceal her arms, one of which is badly burned. Darcy's scars, like Jake's ungainliness, can be read as any flaw that preoccupies an ill-at-ease teenager. But their story offers a way toward self-acceptance. -The New York Times Book Review Swim That Rock is a brilliantly crafted page-turner and heartwarming story of friendship and family full of storms, mystery, danger, mobsters, and even the odd pirate. Like the New England quahoggers in their novel, John Rocco and Jay Primiano know how to bring the boat in full. Humor, adventure, wonderful characters, stakes that matter, and a setting so lovingly described you can taste the salt in the air Swim That Rock is a rare catch. -Rick Riordan The rich imagery of life in a fishing town, combined with action that primarily revolves around intense quahogging expeditions, makes this a refreshingly unique read. -School Library Journal Landlubbers who think they won't give a rip for a novel about clamming have another think coming. ... Like all good maritime novels, this one will have landlocked kids pining for a strong gust of salt spray. -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Readers will be hooked by the exciting opening scene as a hurricane rips the shore and Captain takes Jake out on the dangerous waters to pirate motors from sinking boats. With a lushly detailed sense of place and character, the story delineates the struggle of a boy coming to terms with his situation. -The Horn Book [An] entertaining coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the New England fishing industry. ... Steeped in atmosphere and rich in detail, this adventure captures the salt in the air as well as the omnipresent ticking deadline. ... Jack's struggle is easily relatable thanks to deft characterizations and an overall sense of authenticity. -Publishers Weekly [T]he distinct, clearly realized setting details distinguish this title from the vast schools of novels for young teens swimming in the publishing sea... Fills the bill for teens looking for an atypical action adventure. -Kirkus Reviews Jake's willingness to work wicked hard on both sides of the law to remain part of his Narragansett Bay community is vividly conveyed... The coauthors incorporate autobiographical elements, which lend the tale's cast and setting a salty authenticity. -Booklist The authors, both experienced quahoggers, capture the hard labor and satisfaction of working on the water. Teen readers will get caught up in the danger, action and hint of romance in this novel vividly set in the Ocean State. -The Providence Journal, An affable coming-of-age novel… Jake's voice is credible and appealing. Particularly touching is his developing relationship with Darcy, a waitress who swears long sleeves to conceal her arms, one of which is badly burned. Darcy's scars, like Jake's ungainliness, can be read as any flaw that preoccupies an ill-at-ease teenager. But their story offers a way toward self-acceptance. -The New York Times Book Review Swim That Rock is a rare catch: a brilliantly crafted, heartwarming story of friendship and family; also a page-turner full of storms, mystery, danger, mobsters and even the odd pirate. Like the New England 'quahoggers' in their novel, John Rocco and Jay Primiano know how to bring the nets in full. Humor, adventure, wonderful characters, stakes that matter, and a setting so lovingly described you can taste the salt in the air Swim That Rock is a savory feast. -Rick Riordan The rich imagery of life in a fishing town, combined with action that primarily revolves around intense quahogging expeditions, makes this a refreshingly unique read. -School Library Journal Readers will be hooked by the exciting opening scene as a hurricane rips the shore and Captain takes Jake out on the dangerous waters to pirate motors from sinking boats. With a lushly detailed sense of place and character, the story delineates the struggle of a boy coming to terms with his situation. -The Horn Book [An] entertaining coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the New England fishing industry. ... Steeped in atmosphere and rich in detail, this adventure captures the salt in the air as well as the omnipresent ticking deadline. ... Jack's struggle is easily relatable thanks to deft characterizations and an overall sense of authenticity. -Publishers Weekly [T]he distinct, clearly realized setting details distinguish this title from the vast schools of novels for young teens swimming in the publishing sea... Fills the bill for teens looking for an atypical action adventure. -Kirkus Reviews Jake's willingness to work wicked hard on both sides of the law to remain part of his Narragansett Bay community is vividly conveyed... The coauthors incorporate autobiographical elements, which lend the tale's cast and setting a salty authenticity. -Booklist
Illustrated by
Rocco, John
Target Audience
Young Adult Audience
Illustrated
Yes
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