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Matt and Mike, two working‑class friends from Montauk, spend their summer earning money when they meet Driana, JoJo, and Stef, a trio of privileged teens. A spontaneous decision to sail from Stef’s family dock promises adventure, but the small boat is ill‑prepared. As waves rise and the vessel weakens, disaster strikes, leaving the group adrift for days. The story follows their struggle to navigate the dangers of the open water and to survive the harsh realities of the sea.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paul Griffin
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