44 pages 1 hour read

Gordon Korman

Shipwreck

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Gordon Korman's Shipwreck offers an engaging adventure for middle-grade readers, praised for its fast pace and diverse characters. The survival aspects captivate, enhancing the story's excitement. However, some find character development lacking and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's an entertaining read that keeps young readers hooked.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shipwreck?

Readers who enjoy Shipwreck by Gordon Korman are typically pre-teens and young teens who love adventure and survival stories. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell would find this book appealing for its thrilling plot and themes of resilience and teamwork.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Action / Adventure
Realistic Fiction
Survival Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance