Overboard - Maren

I recently read the book Overboard by Elizabeth Fama. I thought it was a wonderful, unexpected, book. It also made me want to keep reading, and reading, and I never got bored. I would love to read a second one if she makes one. Also, each event was unique in it's own way. Here are some examples of why I think this:

One reason of this is that there was a shark scene, and I was thinking, “Oh no” What’s going to happen now? Will she get a shark bite? Will she escape? There was also a seen where they found a tomato. And I was thinking, “Yes!” “Now they have energy!” They can get to the island!” Will they get to the island? Will they find more food? There was also a scene were Emily (the main character) met a little boy named Isman. When this happened, I was thinking, will he slow her down?

Another reason why I think it was a great book is because there was a great hook at the beginning of every chapter, every hook was different, and it might fill you in on what has happened. For example, on chapter one, it says, “Emily might be the only four-teen year-old who knows how to change the sheets of the hospital bed with the patient still in it.” Doesn’t that make you wonder why and how she knows that? Also, on chapter two, it says, “The air conditioner is still broken, and Majid has returned. Those are totally different, but wonderful hooks!

A different example of why my opinion on this book is that it was great is that I was never confused and it was clear in three ways.The first reason is their grammar. On page forty-four, Emily says, “You’re going to pull it over! “ Instead of, “You’re gonna pull it over!” Like most of us fifth graders would say. The second reason is that the author paints a picture in your mind. For example, on page forty-four, It says that Richard is frantic and Catherine is feeling nauseated. That really makes me have an idea on what’s going on. And last but not least, Not every dialogue had said. For instance, on page forty-three, it says, “Look! There’s a life raft! “Richard shouted.”

My advice for Elizabeth Fama is simply, pat yourself on the back. It was great. You should keep writing, and I will read your books. Even if you’re not very famous now, keep writing, so you will! Great job on your first book!

As you can see, I thought that Overboard by Elizabeth Fama was wonderful, unexpected, It made me want to keep reading, and reading, and I never got board. I would also love to read all the rest of her books. Overall I give this book 5 trees. I recommend it to anyone.

P.S. The skit made me like it even more.