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When an earthquake razes parts of California and a tsunami demolishes the luxury vessel where he works as a summer employee, high‑schooler Shy is thrown into a series of dangerous, life‑saving situations.
Facing the aftermath of two natural disasters, Shy must rely on his resilience, friendship, and quick thinking to navigate the wreckage and the unknown threats that still linger.
The novel explores how crises test personal limits, family ties and community bonds, while weaving themes of survival, environmental change, and the strength of young Mexican American identity.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Survival Adventure
Authors: Matt de la Peña
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