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Description
Gone to Drift is a middle grade novel about Lloyd, a boy from Kingston, Jamaica, who grows up in a family of fishermen alongside his grandfather Maas Conrad. When his grandfather fails to return from a fishing trip, Lloyd fears he has gone to drift. As Lloyd searches for his grandfather, he discovers a side of the ocean and the people who use it that he has never known before.
Quick Summary
Lloyd's grandfather disappears during a fishing trip, launching a desperate search along the Jamaican coast where The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim uncovers mysteries beneath the waves. Kids will dive into Lloyd's journey as he faces stormy seas, shadowy figures, and hard truths about his family while discovering courage he never knew he had. If your kid likes the mystery and heartfelt family discovery in "A Kid's Life in the Caribbean" or the adventure of "The Cay," they'll be swept away by this story. With a 5.2 reading level and relatable middle grades protagonist, this fits perfectly for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8.