90 pages 3 hours read

Priscilla Cummings

Red Kayak

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004

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Reviews & Readership

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Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings is commended for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, capturing the complexities of guilt and responsibility in a suspenseful plot. Criticisms include some predictability in its moral lessons and occasional clichéd dialogue. Overall, it’s praised as an engaging read for young adults tackling ethical dilemmas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Red Kayak?

Readers who relish gripping, morally complex stories would enjoy Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings. Similar to Holes by Louis Sachar and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, it appeals to middle schoolers who love realistic fiction dealing with themes of guilt, responsibility, and friendship.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

800L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Themes
Life/Time: The Past