First published 2024
Jake Potter's dream comes true when he gets his own boat, perfect for another summer on Dewees Island with best friends Macon and Lovie. The three kids set out on their first fishing trip, excitement running high. Then the engine dies. They drift helplessly as currents carry them farther from home. A storm pushes them to a small, empty island far from Dewees. Now Jake, Macon, and Lovie face their greatest challenge yet. They must find food, shelter, and water while hoping someone will find them. Every survival skill they've learned gets put to the test. Their friendship strains under the pressure of fear and uncertainty. The kids discover what they're truly made of as they fight to stay alive and keep hope alive.
Genres: fiction, survival, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, survival
Setting: Dewees Island
272 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin