The Skeleton Tree by Iain Lawrence (Contemporary Survival Fiction)

The Skeleton Tree   By Iain Lawrence 

After his father died, Chris felt adrift. Not that he had been terribly close with his father. It always seemed complicated with his dad. His Uncle Jack thinks that Chris should come with him and take his boat and sail it down from Alaska to Washington. Soon Chris finds himself aboard the Puff. However, it isn't just Chris and his Uncle Jack. There is someone else on board, and his name is Frank. Chris has no idea who Frank is or why he's on the boat with them. Soon, it doesn’t matter as the boat sinks, taking his Uncle Jack down and leaving him just with the mysterious teenager, Frank.

Recommended for grades 6 and up.

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