Strong Like the Sea by Wendy S. Swore

How I Heard About It:
*Another middle-grade novel that came to me via the publisher, Shadow Mountain.


What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:

*Alexis is twelve years old and lives in Hawaii.

*Alexis and her father are left at home while her mother travels the world because of her job.

*To keep a connection between mother and daughter, Alexis' mom leaves behind "mysteries" for Alexis to solve.  

*With the latest "code", Alexis finds herself racing against time to solve it before anything bad happens to the people in her life; including her own mother.

*She relies on her own strength, along with her friends, to venture out into the world and endure challenges she never thought she would have to face.  

What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:

*The middle-grade story was full of adventure, mystery, and codes.

*As a reader, it was fun to follow along on Alexis' journey and adventure.

*To be honest, I did skim and scan during sections of the story when the plot slowed down.  

*I love Hawaii and it was interesting to read and learn about new aspects of the island state.

*There were no great surprises or shocks, but overall a strong story for young readers.


Who Should Read It:

*I think this particular story would appeal to mostly to the fifth and sixth grade reader, along with students in middle-school.  Any young reader who has an interest in Hawaii, would also enjoy the book.  Happy Reading!


Rating:  3 STARS out of 5 Stars