A thought-provoking novel from a major voice in young adult fictionTr. Diane is also the author of Saving Jasey (Orca, 2002). See all books authored by Diane Tullson, including Riley Park, and Lockdown (Orca Soundings), and more on . Read 4 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. While not attacked by pirates, Diane and her family lived with the knowledge that the danger was real and they were a long way from home. Diane Tullson spent over a year traveling the same waters as Libby does in Red Sea. A thrilling tale of one girl's struggle for survival against the elements and her inner demons, Red Sea is adventure writing at its best. Libby must call on all her strength and face some hard truths about herself if she is to survive and reach land. Libby is left alone on a crippled boat to find safety and help for her mother. When modern-day pirates attack, Duncan is killed and Libby's mother is left seriously injured and unconscious. Traveling through the Red Sea, Libby causes them to be late and make a dangerous crossing alone. Cut the engine! They won't hurt us if we cooperate." Fourteen-year-old Libby didn't want to go on a year long sailing adventure with her mother and her stepfather, Duncan, and she isn't about to let them forget it. Duncan is yelling at Mom, "Those are warning shots. From the edge of the sun, another boat hurtles toward us. A dhow, an open wooden boat about the same length as ours, is motoring alongside, thudding into our hull.
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