Deep Water

By: Watt Key

Published by Square Fish, 2019-04-16

<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.<br></b><br><i>It's the most important rule of scuba diving: If you don't feel right, don't go down.</i> <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Deep Water</i>:</b><br><br>“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><br><br>“A nail-biting survival tale.” —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>“Readers hungry for an epic tale of grueling odds will also find lessons in bravery, resourcefulness, and practical survival advice.” —<i>Booklist</i></p>