The Kraken

by Don C. Reed

A young boy confronts a giant squid off the coast of Newfoundland in this adventure set in a nineteenth-century fishing village. The year is 1873, and Tom Piccot and his family struggle to survive the harsh world of the Newfoundland coast. The future looks uncertain--but one thing is for sure, when challenged, Tom Piccot refuses to back down. Based on historical fact and rich with the seafaring atmosphere of Newfoundland, The Kraken is a rousing tale of adventure and survival.

Paperback

First published December 1, 1994

Reviews

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neither my mentee or me enjoyed this book.