Jack the Castaway (The Berenson Schemes) - Softcover

Doan, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467724750 ISBN 13: 9781467724753

Publisher: Darby Creek ™, 2014

Synopsis

Jack's parents have been chased out of Tokyo, gone broke in Greece, and hosted Nairobi's least successful safari. Next they’re taking Jack on a Caribbean vacation―whether Jack wants to go or not. The Berensons are about to start a snorkeling business. It's their latest get-rich-quick scheme. With these experienced world travelers at the helm, what could go wrong?

Jack's used to staying indoors and not taking chances. When his parents take him out on the water, he ends up shipwrecked. Now Jack has to survive on a tropical island...and avoid a whale shark that's swimming near the beach.

About this title

About the Author:

Lisa Doan received a master's degree in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. As a professional vagabond, she has traveled extensively through Africa and Asia and lived on a Caribbean island for eight years. Her variety of professions have included Master Scuba Diving Instructor, New York City headhunter, Owner/Chef of a Chinese restaurant, television show Set Medic and Deputy Prothonotary of a county court. She wrote her first book during a Caribbean slow season while waiting for restaurant customers. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with a Great Dane who stares her down for biscuits.

Review:

"The story is a well-written debut novel and an introduction to a fun cast of characters and a series certain to be full of adventure. Pencil illustrations bring life to Jack and all of the craziness he and his family experience. This will likely entertain even the most reluctant of readers."- School Library Journal

"In Doan's entertaining debut, Jack's misadventures begin once his absentee parents show up and whisk him off to the Caribbean. A sensible 11-year-old, Jack would much rather stay in Pennsylvania than risk his life on one of his parents' dangerous get-rich-quick schemes." - Booklist 

"Launching the Berenson Schemes series, Doan's debut novel pits cautious Jack Berenson against his reckless parents with uproarious results." - Publisher's Weekly

"Readers will be charmed by Jack, whose flair for checklists and self-preservation is both humorous and endearing." - Kirkus 

"Even the most reluctant reader will be drawn in and want to find out what happens next with Jack and his parents." Jennifer Szoch, Novel Nutritious

About this edition

• Publisher: Darby Creek ™
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1467724750
• ISBN 13: 9781467724753
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152
• Illustrator: Stevanovic Ivica