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South Seas Adventures
Abby - Lost at Sea
This delightful new series, focusing on the travels of Abby Kendall, is a sure-fire hit for 8- to 12-year-old girls. Lots of surprises will keep them coming back for each new Abby title. In Book 1, spunky Abby and her friend Luke are thrown overboard while en route to Hawaii. Pirates, a treasure map, and friendly Hawaiians make for a story that readers won't be able to put down. They'll also learn God is faithful to care for them, no matter where they go.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 17, 2014
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August 1, 2018
About this book:
“This delightful new series, focusing on the travels of Abby Kendall, is a sure-fire hit for 8- to 12-year-old girls. Lots of surprises will keep them coming back for each new Abby title. In Book 1, spunky Abby and her friend Luke are thrown overboard while en route to Hawaii. Pirates, a treasure map, and friendly Hawaiians make for a story that readers won't be able to put down. They'll also learn God is faithful to care for them, no matter where they go.”
Series: Book #1 in the“South Seas Adventures”series.
Spiritual Content- Genesis 28:15 at the beginning; Scriptures are remembered & quoted; Prayers & Thanking God; Going to a church; Talks about God, faiths, & repenting; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Luke hasn’t prayed in “a long while” & isn’t a believer *Spoiler**End of Spoiler*; Mentions of God & faiths; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of churches, church going, pastors, & hymns; Mentions of those who don’t believe in God and/or don’t want to hear from Him; A few mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A few mentions of a cross necklace;
*Note: A man is called the devil’s son; Mentions of the devil & evil; Mentions of bad luck & jinxes; Mentions of gods & goddesses; A mention of rum being the devil’s brew.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: three ‘stupid’s; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); A bit of fighting & pain (barely-above-not-detailed); Watching fights (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of deaths & illnesses; Mentions of blood, a dagger,,& fighting; Mentions of slaves & selling people; Mentions of devious plans, gunshots, & pistols aimed; Mentions of lies; Mentions of alcohol, drinking, drunks, saloons, gambling, & fighting (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of tobacco & a pipe; Mentions of nightmares & nightmares of sharks; A few mentions of drowning; A few mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of whippings & hangings; A couple mentions of prisons.
Sexual Content- A few mentions of kissing & welcoming kisses; A couple mentions of blushes;
*Note: Mentions of a knee-length dress for girls (considered scandalous).
-Abigail Kendall, age 12/13
P.O.V. switches between Abby & Luke
Set in 1847
211 pages
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Pre Teens- Two Stars
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
I’ve heard a bit about this series before and since the back-cover sounded interesting, I thought I would try this middle-grade fiction book. While I thought the actual plot fell a bit flat in the actual story, the idea was interesting. There was some content that I thought wasn’t needed for a younger read, though. I don’t think I’ll be continuing this series, but it was a fun idea.
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“This delightful new series, focusing on the travels of Abby Kendall, is a sure-fire hit for 8- to 12-year-old girls. Lots of surprises will keep them coming back for each new Abby title. In Book 1, spunky Abby and her friend Luke are thrown overboard while en route to Hawaii. Pirates, a treasure map, and friendly Hawaiians make for a story that readers won't be able to put down. They'll also learn God is faithful to care for them, no matter where they go.”
Series: Book #1 in the“South Seas Adventures”series.
Spiritual Content- Genesis 28:15 at the beginning; Scriptures are remembered & quoted; Prayers & Thanking God; Going to a church; Talks about God, faiths, & repenting; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Luke hasn’t prayed in “a long while” & isn’t a believer *Spoiler**End of Spoiler*; Mentions of God & faiths; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of churches, church going, pastors, & hymns; Mentions of those who don’t believe in God and/or don’t want to hear from Him; A few mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A few mentions of a cross necklace;
*Note: A man is called the devil’s son; Mentions of the devil & evil; Mentions of bad luck & jinxes; Mentions of gods & goddesses; A mention of rum being the devil’s brew.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: three ‘stupid’s; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); A bit of fighting & pain (barely-above-not-detailed); Watching fights (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of deaths & illnesses; Mentions of blood, a dagger,,& fighting; Mentions of slaves & selling people; Mentions of devious plans, gunshots, & pistols aimed; Mentions of lies; Mentions of alcohol, drinking, drunks, saloons, gambling, & fighting (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of tobacco & a pipe; Mentions of nightmares & nightmares of sharks; A few mentions of drowning; A few mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of whippings & hangings; A couple mentions of prisons.
Sexual Content- A few mentions of kissing & welcoming kisses; A couple mentions of blushes;
*Note: Mentions of a knee-length dress for girls (considered scandalous).
-Abigail Kendall, age 12/13
P.O.V. switches between Abby & Luke
Set in 1847
211 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- Two Stars
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
I’ve heard a bit about this series before and since the back-cover sounded interesting, I thought I would try this middle-grade fiction book. While I thought the actual plot fell a bit flat in the actual story, the idea was interesting. There was some content that I thought wasn’t needed for a younger read, though. I don’t think I’ll be continuing this series, but it was a fun idea.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
July 22, 2014
Increíble, increíble y mil veces INCREÍBLE.
Como dijo Judy Baer "Una narración emocionante y de lectura rápida'
Este libro es muy hermoso.
Por lo general no me gustan las historias en el mar, pero esta historia..... Sin palabras, me encantó.
La historia y como está narrado, todo combina perfectamente.
Sin duda alguna tengo que leer la continuacion.
Como dijo Judy Baer "Una narración emocionante y de lectura rápida'
Este libro es muy hermoso.
Por lo general no me gustan las historias en el mar, pero esta historia..... Sin palabras, me encantó.
La historia y como está narrado, todo combina perfectamente.
Sin duda alguna tengo que leer la continuacion.
March 1, 2010
This is the first in the South Seas Adventure series. This series is about the adventures of Abby Kendall, a young teenage girl, and her family and friends as they travel the South Seas in the late 1840s.
It's 1847, and when her parents announce that the family will be moving to Hawaii to help her sick uncle on his ranch, thirteen-year-old Abby Kendall is devastated. She doesn't want to leave her home, or her friends, particularly her best friend, Luke. An orphan who lives with his cruel aunt, Luke is like one of the family, but his aunt refuses to let him move to Hawaii with the Kendalls. Abby boards a ship for the sea voyage to Hawaii with her family, not knowing that Luke has run away from his aunt and stowed away on board. Abby is determined to keep him hidden until it's too late to turn back. But she doesn't expect that she and Luke will be swept overboard in a terrible storm, and left lost at sea in a tiny boat. It will take all of their courage and determination to find their way back to Abby's family, as they face many dangers along the way.
I loved this first book in the South Seas Adventures series. I really enjoyed the unique historical setting, and Abby was a great character. The book was well-written and exciting, and I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series to find out what adventures are in store for Abby and Luke next.
It's 1847, and when her parents announce that the family will be moving to Hawaii to help her sick uncle on his ranch, thirteen-year-old Abby Kendall is devastated. She doesn't want to leave her home, or her friends, particularly her best friend, Luke. An orphan who lives with his cruel aunt, Luke is like one of the family, but his aunt refuses to let him move to Hawaii with the Kendalls. Abby boards a ship for the sea voyage to Hawaii with her family, not knowing that Luke has run away from his aunt and stowed away on board. Abby is determined to keep him hidden until it's too late to turn back. But she doesn't expect that she and Luke will be swept overboard in a terrible storm, and left lost at sea in a tiny boat. It will take all of their courage and determination to find their way back to Abby's family, as they face many dangers along the way.
I loved this first book in the South Seas Adventures series. I really enjoyed the unique historical setting, and Abby was a great character. The book was well-written and exciting, and I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series to find out what adventures are in store for Abby and Luke next.
March 3, 2015
Wow! This book is memorable, a good lesson to learn, and just awesome! It makes you want to read more!
January 12, 2021
Super exciting!
July 1, 2022
This was over all a good book. I would recommend your reader be at least 12-13 years old to read it. The references to God and the way they rely on him is good to see in a book.
Over all, I’m concerned with the following in the book:
1. Abby sneaks out early in the morning to take food and water to Luke and the two 13 year olds hang out under the Tarp of an emergency boat alone. Nothing happens, I would not want my child thinking that hanging out with a boy the same age alone ok.
2. There is a part where Luke and Abby witness a sailor bar fight.
I also agree with Lindsay’s review, so go read hers!
Over all, I’m concerned with the following in the book:
1. Abby sneaks out early in the morning to take food and water to Luke and the two 13 year olds hang out under the Tarp of an emergency boat alone. Nothing happens, I would not want my child thinking that hanging out with a boy the same age alone ok.
2. There is a part where Luke and Abby witness a sailor bar fight.
I also agree with Lindsay’s review, so go read hers!
March 15, 2016
See my reviews for the other books in the Abby: South Seas Adventures. There are 8 in total, I have now read 4, and I highly recommend for the 8- to 13-year-old age group. There is lots of action, lots of faith, lots of learning, about sailing, life in the mid1800s, the Sandwich Islands, and more. In the back of each novel is a list of sailing terms and another one of Hawaiian terms and expression. There is also a map of where each novel's adventures take place. In another words, this is a fun way to learn.
June 20, 2009
I picked it up at a Christian bookstore for lack of anything better to read, but it turned out to be an extremely enjoyable and exciting read. Abby and Luke's adventures provide non-stop action, and the descriptions of their plights are so vivid that you could almost imagine you're there with them, smelling the salty air of the sea and trying to avoid numerous threats. And who can resist pirates, stowaways and treasure hunting?
June 7, 2013
Read this when I was 16, as a recommendation from a friend. It's positively adorable! It appeals to the young girl since Abby is a likable heroine whose platonically best friends with a mature, yet fun boy! It's funny, nail biting and full of adventure. I recommended it to my little sister who didn't like reading and she loooooved it:) Great to kick start girls into loving books!
July 7, 2022
4,5 Estrellas
June 26, 2012
Very nice book, more for children but I still enjoyed it (actually my dad had bought me the book long time ago, I only read it 6 years later, still enjoyed it. Very adventurous. I finished it very quickly because I wanted to know what was happening!
February 1, 2010
cool adventurous story
August 23, 2011
A wonderful story about having faith in God even when things get tough!
November 26, 2015
Uno de los mejores libros que he leído, lo recomendaría bastante a muchachas (niñas) que quisieran comenzar a leer.
August 8, 2014
The best teen adventure through the sea and ocean voyage.
Abby and Luke are lost at sea during the storm.
It's their adventure back to her uncle's house.
Abby and Luke are lost at sea during the storm.
It's their adventure back to her uncle's house.
July 1, 2016
I just read this to the girls they really liked it.
May 30, 2023
This was my favorite series when I was in intermediate school. It was the perfect blend of adventure, history, and mystery.
October 1, 2022
Abby - Lost at Sea by Pamela June Walls – A sweet middle grades adventure with a brave leading lady! Happy Reading!
May 19, 2017
this is a very cool book that I really enjoyed.
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