Sink or Swim
Part of the Orca Soundings series
- Subject
- Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 12.4 cm Ă 18.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459828513
Bruised and battling hypothermia, Bass and Rosie must seek shelter and work together to survive until they can be rescued. If they can be rescued.
Sixteen-year-old shy, socially awkward trans teen Bass reluctantly skips school and goes on a boat trip with his adventure-seeking girlfriend, Rosie. When a sudden storm smashes their boat on a rocky shore off a deserted island, Bass and Rosie struggle to make it to safety. After a horrible night, Rosie, an experienced climber, decides to scale a steep cliff to find help. She falls and injures herself badly. Now Bass has to find the strength and courage to swim around a dangerous headland and make his way back to civilization before itâs too late.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they donât like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the author
Tash McAdamAuthor
Tash McAdam is a Welsh-Canadian author, activist and educator. Their publications include the critically acclaimed trans-led murder mystery, No One Left But You , Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections Blood Sport and Sink or Swim and more. Tash is passionate about social justice and mentors trans youth and young adults through the Gender Generations Project, a program they sit on the board for and were instrumental in founding. When theyâre not writing or reading you can find Tash in a lake, lying on the carpet thinking about monsters or getting a new tattoo. Tash lives in Courtenay.
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What reviewers said
âRecommended to readers who enjoy realistic fictionâŠLGBTQ+ students, especially those who identify as trans, may see themselves reflected in the characters. Recommended.â
âThis fast-paced read highlights different perspectives relating to gender and friendship, as Bass and Rosie are tested on not only their survival skills, but also their identities, strengths, and weaknesses. Offers insights into the life of a trans teen as they navigate their relationship and the elements.â
âReaders looking for a fast-paced and exciting perilous romance will come away satisfied.â
