Red Kayak

By: Priscilla Cummings

Narrated by: Danny Gerard

Brady loves life on the Chesapeake Bay with his friends J.T. and Digger. But developers and rich families are moving into the area, and while Brady befriends some of them, like the DiAngelos, his parents and friends are bitter about the changes. Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelos’ kayak overturns in the bay, and Brady wonders if it was more than an accident. Soon, Brady discovers the terrible truth behind the kayak’s sinking, and it will change the lives of those he loves forever. Priscilla Cummings deftly weaves a suspenseful tale of three teenagers caught in a wicked web of deception.

Critic reviews

“Cummings has created a multifaceted story that is as much about the families and life in the Chesapeake as it is about a prank gone awry. Brady’s bighearted cousin Carl, his supportive father, and the anguished Mrs. DiAngelo are particularly well-developed characters who are pivotal in Brady’s understanding of the path he must choose. This well-crafted story will have broad appeal.”—School Library Journal

Powerful

This story is powerful and will stay with you. This story is suggested reading for middle and high school students to help slam home the seriousness of how actions have far-reaching consequences regardless of intentions and that peer pressure does not excuse us. This will take you on a ride of emotions. Hang on.

the details

The detail were in depth but enjoyable and really got me imagining the book as a movie

great

it is a great book and I can't wait till they get number two the journey back

Great Audio Book

This was one of my favorite audiobooks ever I loved the way how the author started from the end of the story instead of like most popular and most related audiobooks or books where they start from the beginning I would never ever forget it since eighth grade. I still listen to it.

Perfect read for Adolescence!

My daughter was tasked with reading this for her school and I as a parent read it as well. Such a wonderful story for an adolescent to read as the character in the story is faced with a tough decision and the way that he thinks through it is so important for childrento hear and learn from.