"Daughter of the Deep" by Rick Riordan is a thrilling adventure that follows Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding Pencroft Academy, specializing in all things marine. When tragedy strikes during a weekend assignment, Ana's life takes a drastic turn, leading her on a journey filled with astonishing discoveries about her family, the truth behind her parent's death, and the importance of friendship. The plot keeps readers engaged with its twists and turns, drawing inspiration from classic science fiction works by Jules Verne.
The book combines elements of myth, science, and fiction in a fresh and creative way, offering young readers a chance to explore moral compasses through engaging psychological and moral twists. The character development of Ana and her diverse group of friends, along with the intricate plot that keeps readers on their toes, make this book a captivating read for fans of Rick Riordan's work.
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Content warnings include themes of loss, orphanhood, and instances of violence, but the overall tone remains hopeful.
From The Publisher:
New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan pays homage to Jules Verne in his exciting modern take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
"If you have ever craved a story that will leave your heart racing, your lungs gasping from the numerous twists and turns, your soul heaving from the effort of now carrying an ensemble cast, you will find all that and more in these pages."- New York Times best-selling author Roshani Chokshi
Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives.
But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. Now that cold war has been turned up to a full broil, and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time.
Rick Riordan's trademark humor, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure, a New York Times #1 best-seller.
Complete your middle grade action-adventure collection with these titles:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda
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I liked the idea of the book but felt I had some issues being fully invested in the story and connect with it. But do think it was a me thing. Liked that it my was inspired of a classic that isn't used excessive by others and it had an unique style to it as common for Rick Riordan. It was a fun and enjoyable story but think I need to reread it after sometime before I pick up the next one
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