| Booktalk
#1
Lord of the Deep, by Graham
Salisbury.
Mickey was thrilled. He finally
had a chance to work on his stepdad's deep sea charter fishing boat. He
knew the work would be tough, hauling in the big fish was not easy, but
he was ready. But was he prepared for some of the really tough choices
that go with the job? Set in the waters off Hawaii, this story is about
the deep blue sea, deep emotions, and discovering the depths of character.
(Jean B. Bellavance for Pennsylvania
Young Reader's Choice Awards, 2003-2004)
Booktalk #2
Mikey Donovan doesn't mind
helping his stepfather on the boat. After all, someday this may all
be his. His stepfather is one of the best in the area. He gets
hired by all sorts of people because they know that Bill will find the
best deep sea fish around. This charter has been a bit different
though. The fish haven't been biting and the two men are not shy
about expressing their disapproval. Mikey begins to see his stepfather
in a new light. Not only does he need to know all about deep sea
fishing, he must also know about human nature. He needs to convince
the men that he can do the job. But how far is he willing to go to
keep the men happy? |
