Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
4.7
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4314
Points per Word
0.000232
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
This book is a diary of a young girl who traveled with her family on her father's whaling ship from 1868 to 1871.
Quick Summary
Imagine keeping a diary while the ocean swells around your family's ship and whales breach the horizon. Kids will love flipping through vivid entries that reveal the daily dangers, unexpected friendships, and surprising moments of life aboard a 19th-century whaler. If your child devours the 'I Survived' series, they will be hooked on this real-life diary that brings history alive through a teen's eyes. Perfect for ages 13-15 or grades 9-12, especially readers who enjoy historical fiction and personal narratives.