Yesterday I finished reading the diary called Abandon Ship! It is by Shirley Corlett and is part of the My New Zealand Story series. I got it from the Christchurch City Library and read it as part of my School Wide Reading Awards. I started the book Tuesday night and finished Wednesday afternoon. It was a very entertaining and engaging book, let me tell you a little about it.
This is a diary of Debbie Atherton, a fictional character living in Wellington in 1968 aged 12 years old.
She starts reading her many greats grandfather's sea journal that her Gran gave her to read. Debbie finds it very fascinating and quite different to her own diary that is mainly about school and her friendship troubles. One day, sick in bed, Debbie thinks her long dead grandfather is trying to tell her something. Then she boards the Wahine.
I think this book is great for ages 11-14 as it tells a little bit of history and gives you a picture of what life was like in 1968. Do you think you will read it? What kind of books are you into?
Hello Zara!
ReplyDeleteWow, this does sound like an interesting book. What happens next? Is there a shipwreck? Do you recommend this book for others?
I will definitely read it in my spare time. What shelf do you get the book from?
Have a great day and stay safe!
-Sofiya :D
Kia Ora Sofiya,
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I do not want to tell you what will happen as it will spoil the ending and make it less exciting. I think you will love the book. It is on the C shelf and is under older fiction.
Do you go to the library much?
I hope you enjoy your afternoon.
Zara
Kia ora Zara!
ReplyDeleteAbandon ship sounds like a very interesting book, I haven't read it yet but now I really want to!
What makes Debbie think that her grandfather is talking to her?
I like re-reading the harry potter books.
Have an amazing day!