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The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast by Samantha M. Clark
3.0
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A fairly emotional tale that showcases perseverance through our worst fears even when everything seems against us. The story drags somewhat as our main character goes from place to place on the island, overcoming obstacles both internal and external, though younger readers may be so swept up in the mystery of it all that it doesn't really matter.