Deep Water

Deep Water

<p><b>From Watt Key, the author of the acclaimed <i>Alabama Moon</i>, comes a thrilling middle grade survival story about a scuba dive gone wrong and two enemies who must unite to survive.</b><br><b></b><br><i>It's the most important rule of scuba diving: If you don't feel right, don't go down.</i> </p><p>So after her father falls ill, twelve-year-old Julie Sims must take over and lead two of his clients on a dive miles off the coast of Alabama while her father stays behind in the boat. When the clients, a reckless boy Julie's age and his equally foolhardy father, disregard Julie's instructions during the dive, she quickly realizes she's in over her head. </p><p>And once she surfaces, things only get worse: One of the clients is in serious condition, and their dive boat has vanished―along with Julie's father, the only person who knows their whereabouts. It's only a matter of time before they die of hypothermia, unless they become shark bait first. Though Julie may not like her clients, it's up to her to save them all.</p><p><b>Praise for <i>Deep Water</i>:</b></p><p>“Key offers plenty of nail-biting suspense in this survival tale about a deep-sea dive off the Alabama coast that goes horribly wrong . . . The story meticulously details the steps that quick-thinking Julie takes to stay alive. Julie’s troubled family history and her changing relationship with Shane are also examined, intensifying the book’s emotional impact.” ―<i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><p>“A nail-biting survival tale.” ―<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>“Readers hungry for an epic tale of grueling odds will also find lessons in bravery, resourcefulness, and practical survival advice.” ―<i>Booklist</i></p>