68 Knots

A Novel

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Pub Date Apr 15 2007 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012

Description

After the sailing camp owner's suicide, eight teens find they have a boat to themselves. The 68 days of summer remaining are full of memorable events: encounters with wildlife and people, yacht races, pirate raids, a near fatal hunt for treasure, onboard parties, romance, and a call to heroism. Underlying the tale of adventures, however, is a subtle yet powerful story of awakening, of teens on the cusp of adulthood. They get to know that gap between who they are and who they want to be by experiencing tests of physical, emotional, and mental limits. A stirring debut, this novel examines issues of late adolescence with authenticity that will speak to YA readers.

After the sailing camp owner's suicide, eight teens find they have a boat to themselves. The 68 days of summer remaining are full of memorable events: encounters with wildlife and people, yacht...

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Advance Praise

"Teens who fantasize about being pirates should pick this one up."-Remarkable Reads, School Library Journal

"Reading 68 Knots is an experience that will have you waiting impatiently for a summer experience of your own."- flamingnet.com, Top Choice

"For a coming-of-age novel -- and some sailing -- check out this well-written, thought-provoking book from Michael Evans."- www.bookheaven.blogspot.com

"Thisclassic coming-of-age novel, set in a fresh and novel location, featuring teens facing and overcoming modern-yet-universal obstacles is awinner by all counts. Though it is Michael Robert Evan's first novel, readers - certainly this one - will wait eagerly for his next."-myshelf.com

"68 KNOTS isa very fun read, and I really enjoyed it. The characters are interesting and diverse, and the book is full of great details about sailing a ship. Even though the crew of the (ship) gets into some prettysticky situations, anyone who reads this is bound to want to go out andexperience the same summer at sea as these kids - I know I do!"-teensreadtoo.com, 5 stars

Read a review of 68 Knots at CoastalBoating.net.

"A great ship, amazing characters, and total freedom at sea--a terrific story!"-NY Times bestselling author Linda Greenlaw

"Teens who fantasize about being pirates should pick this one up."-Remarkable Reads, School Library Journal

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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781933718248
PRICE 8.95
PAGES 357

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