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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780060541460
ISBN number: 0060541466
Label: HarperTeen
Manufacturer: HarperTeen
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 336
Printing Date: June 01, 2008
Publishing house: HarperTeen
Age index: Young Adult
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Sale Popularity Level: 120804
Studio: HarperTeen
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Sometimes you have to get lost . . .
The Girl: Clio Ford, seventeen, wants to spend the summer smooching her art-store crush, not stuck on a boat in the Mediterranean. At least she'll get a killer tan.
The Mission: Survive her father's crazy antics. Oh, and also find some missing underwater treasure that could unlock the secrets of civilization.
The Crew: Dad's wacky best friend Martin, his bizarre research partner Julia, her voluptuous daughter Elsa . . . and then there's Aidan, Julia's incredibly attractive, incredibly arrogant assistant.
What's going on behind Aidan's intellectual, intensely purple eyes, anyway?
As Clio sails into uncharted territory she unveils secrets that have the power to change history. But her most surprising discovery is that there's something deeper and more cryptic than the sea—her own heart.
. . . to find what you're looking for
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I wanted to like this book. It was recommended by a librarian who scored a home run with her tip to read Dramarama by E. Lockhart. This book, however, was a disappointment.
As soon as the protagonist got what was obviously her dream job, I knew something would get in the way. I tried to like her, but her self-absorption (yes, teens are supposed to be self-absorbed, but the navel gazing got to be way too much) and lies were frustrating.
The father character just made me cringe. The sub-plot with Elsa and crushes (further details could be considered spoilage) felt off, I didn't buy that Elsa would act the way she did.
And the ending? Well, let's just say there isn't a lot of closure. I wanted a lot more history too, considering that the novel opened with an historical letter.
I'd try another of Maureen Johnson's books, but this one was frustrating and disappointing.
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Imagine you are told you were going to Italy to spend your summer on a luxury ship with an exceptionally good-looking boy, Aiden. Now imagine that story but with a twist: you are stuck with your father and his girlfriend, Julia, and you are not allowed off the boat. You are trapped with no Internet, phone, and best yet: everyone on the boat knows a secret about this journey, everyone but you. Throw in your father's colleague, Martin, and a girl your age, Elsa, who seems to be capturing all the attention of Aiden. Nice huh?
That is what Clio, the main character in Girl At Sea, by Maureen Johnson, is facing. Clio's mother got a job in Nevada and brought along her boyfriend instead of her daughter. Clio is shipped off to Italy, where she meets the crew of the ship and the journey begins. Once the trip starts, Clio notices that the adults and Aiden are doing work that she is left out of. The others on board don't have time for her, and Clio soon realizes that the trip is more than just a vacation.
When Clio discovers a letter in Julia's room, she needs answers fast. Who was eighteen-year-old Marguerite Magwell? Why is a stone named after her? Why this all mattered because Marguerite lived in London in 1897. Unfortunately, the answers to those questions will need digging for, or perhaps, diving for.
Girl At Sea is a realistic fiction story about love and understanding. Clio has to deal with everyday teenager problems, and some not so normal ones. How is she going to survive the summer with the crazy crew and one of the greatest mysteries of all time? I give this book four stars and `two thumbs way up'!
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I love all of Maureen Johnson's books and this one is no exception. Her protagonists are all really easy to relate to and the settings are always imaginitive. The romantic plot line is always well written and combines well with other plot lines. Girl at Sea should not be missed!
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Girl At Sea by Maureen Johnson would be a great summer time book because it kept me interested through out the entire book. There were some chapters that seemed to drag on and on. I did like this book better than 13 little blue envelopes because I felt like I connect more with the characters. Also, because the author was so descriptive in describing her characters, I could picture them and their personality with all the detail. I especially love the last few chapters because they make you so sure of what's going to happen but then all the sudden it would take a socking twist causing you to feel so dumb that you couldn't catch it before. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. This book is a must read for summer!
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Clio Ford has lived an interesting life. She became famous at age 12. Her parents are divorced. And she has a tattoo, just to name a few things.
Now, forced to spend a summer with her insane father and his research team on a boat on the Mediterranean Sea, she just might go mad. Especially since she knows they're looking for something...something they refuse to tell Clio anything about.
GIRL AT SEA is simply fantastic. As usual with all of Maureen Johnson's books, the plot is unique and nothing like anything you'll find in most other teen books these days. Clio is lively, fun, adventurous, and witty.
So if you care to read about paper hats, crazy parents, big boats, weird tattoos, lost artifacts, romance, and LOTS of jellyfish, what are you waiting for? Join in on all the nautical fun! Maureen Johnson will leave you desperate for more.
Reviewed Author name: The Compulsive Reader
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