Red Kayak

I love everything about this book. The characters were authentic, the action was gripping, and the setting was vivid. In my mind's eye, I can see Brady's crab cages all stacked up, four deep. I would recommend this book to anyone, but people who grew up on the waterfront will particularly connect with it. There were plenty of “human condition” themes to tap into which makes this a good book to teach to a mature seventh or eighth grade class. I will read this book again someday.