Author: Ginny Rorby
Release: March 28, 2011
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 264
Overall: 2/5
Source: NetGalley
From Goodreads: A science-class field trip to the Everglades is supposed to be fun, but Sarah's new at Glades Academy, and her fellow freshmen aren't exactly making her feel welcome. When an opportunity for an unauthorized side trip on an airboat presents itself, it seems like a perfect escape—an afternoon without feeling like a sore thumb. But one simple oversight turns a joyride into a race for survival across the river of grass. Sarah will have to count on her instincts—and a guy she barely knows—if they have any hope of making it back alive.
Lost in the River of Grass takes on the classic survival genre using one of the country's most unique wild places as a backdrop. In this tense, character-driven thriller, Sarah must overcome prejudice and the unforgiving wilderness in a struggle to survive.
My Thoughts: This isn't a book I would typically read, but I thought it sounded interesting and decided to take a chance on it. I would have to say I liked the book but didn't love it. The storyline was interesting, and I found the book teaching me things I hadn't known before. Clearly, the author did her research about the Everglades. I read somewhere that this book was based on her husband's experience of walking out of the Everglades. This is probably why she did such a great job of describing the experiences of Sarah and Andy. The pace of the story was a little slow for my taste, but I thought it was a good book overall. Something that I really enjoyed about the book was that it wasn't a typical YA book. Yes, Sarah struggled to fit in at school and had a crush on a boy. Unlike many other YA's, this book focused on Sarah's feelings about herself, her doubts about herself, and her journey in overcoming those doubts. I would definitely suggest this book to my future children. It's a great example of how you can do anything if you set your mind to it.
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