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Contributor(s): Harlow, Joan Hiatt (Author)

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ISBN: 1416907815     ISBN-13: 9781416907817
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2007
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Annotation: It's the summer of 1935, and in the sleepy Florida Keys, thirteen-year-old Jake Pitney's life is quiet and easy. But all of this changes once Jake begins helping out the town's eccentric fisherman, Sharkey, with work.

On a trip to Key West, Jake is dumbfounded when Sharkey buys a mule named Jewel and her faithful sidekick, a dog named Rudy. Despite their troublemaking ways, Jake grows fond of the mischievous duo and their owner. All the while, Jake is trying to befriend Mara, the new girl in town, whose life has been filled with sadness.

During the Labor Day holiday, an unpredictable Atlantic hurricane hits Jake's hometown with devastating speed and power, reducing the island to shambles. Jake is determined to find his family, along with Sharkey and Mara. But he may need help from some unlikely sources.

From the bestselling author of "Star in the Storm" and "Thunder from the Sea" comes a gripping story of strength and determination in the face of uncontrollable circumstances. Based on actual events, Joan Hiatt Harlow's tale explores friendship, loyalty, and ultimately, hope.


Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Weather
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2006018130
Age Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-7
Lexile Measure: 730(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.96" H x 5.54" W x 7.24" L (0.61 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1930's
- Geographic Orientation - Florida
- Topical - Friendship
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Awards: Virginia Readers Choice Award, Nominee, Elementary, 2011
Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Grades 4-6, 2009
Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2007 pg. 103
Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/2007 pg. 666
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2007 pg. 242 - Recommended - Readable
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 116243
Reading Level: 4.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 6.0
 
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Publisher Description:
It's the summer of 1935, and in the sleepy Florida Keys, thirteen-year-old Jake Pitney's life is quiet and easy. But all of this changes once Jake begins helping out the town's eccentric fisherman, Sharkey, with work.

On a trip to Key West, Jake is dumbfounded when Sharkey buys a mule named Jewel and her faithful sidekick, a dog named Rudy. Despite their troublemaking ways, Jake grows fond of the mischievous duo and their owner. All the while, Jake is trying to befriend Mara, the new girl in town, whose life has been filled with sadness.

During the Labor Day holiday, an unpredictable Atlantic hurricane hits Jake's hometown with devastating speed and power, reducing the island to shambles. Jake is determined to find his family, along with Sharkey and Mara. But he may need help from some unlikely sources.

From the bestselling author of Star in the Storm and Thunder from the Sea comes a gripping story of strength and determination in the face of uncontrollable circumstances. Based on actual events, Joan Hiatt Harlow's tale explores friendship, loyalty, and ultimately, hope.


Contributor Bio(s): Harlow, Joan Hiatt: - Joan Hiatt Harlow is the author of several popular historical novels including Secret of the Night Ponies, Shadows on the Sea, Midnight Rider, Star in the Storm, Joshua's Song, Thunder from the Sea, and Breaker Boy. Ms. Harlow lives in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit her at JoanHiattHarlow.com.
 
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