Escape of the Giant Wave
By: Peg Kehret
Main Characters:
Storyline:
I liked this book because it was interesting and it makes you want to keep reading.
My favorite part was when they met an older couple while going up the hill to get away from the tsunami because they were very helpful and kind.
I would change how predictable some of the scenes would be because some were very obvious.
I like Kyle because he is very brave and he would do anything for his little sister.
I recommend this book to middle and high school students because it makes the reader feel like they are in the story.
5 Adjectives to Describing the Book:
Entertaining
Suspenseful
Thrilling
Exciting
Tragic
Language
The book uses technical language.
Figurative Language:
"The town council decided cows wouldn't be as frightening as a siren..." (page 77)
"Small stones, propelled forward by the water, hit out tree, then bounced to the ground like hailstones." (page 116)
The level of language makes it easy for the reader to understand.