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Surrounded by Sharks Written by: Michael Northrop Book Report Written by: Howard Bernard 3/29/2018 8 th Grade Setting - Florida Keys Point of View - Third person Davey Tsering - 13-year-old main character Brandon Tsering (Brando) - Davey's 12-year-old brother Pamela Tsering - Davey and Brando's mother Tam Tsering - Davey and Brando's father Drew Dobkin - a 13-year-old girl who helps save Davey Surrounded by Sharks is a recommendable story about survival written by Michael Northrop. The story takes place on a small island in the Florida Keys. Davey Tsering and his family are on vacation at a resort. Davey is tired and bored of staying in the hotel room, so he decides to sneak out and find a quiet place to read. He finds a quiet spot on a tiny beach on the sound end of the island. Davey decides to go for a swim despite the posted "NO SWIMMING" sign. It doesn't take long for things to get dangerous when a rip current that is pulling him out further away from shore, and something even more dangerous swimming beneath him, Davey must struggle to survive. One morning while Davey's family is still sleeping, he decides to sneak out of the hotel and go for a walk and read a book. While walking, he decides on taking a swim. Despite the "NO SWIMMING" signs that are posted. After a short-time, Davey finds himself along in the ocean, surrounded by sharks. After being attacked by a tiger shark, Davey is alone and scared, he must find a way to stay alive and hope that help comes soon. Back on the Island Davey's family wakes up and realize that Davey is gone. It is not long before they are running around frantic searching the island for him. They talk to a staff member who would like to keep this incident from getting back to the local authorities. This does not stop Davey's parents. After speaking to the local deputy, the family is introduced to a British girl named Drew Bobkin . She was the last person to see Davey on the beach that morning. Although Drew and Brando are young, they are very observant and assist in Davey's rescue. Because of the bravery and persistence of the group, Davey is rescued. The ending of the book leads to Davey learning to appreciate his family, and not take them for granted. He realizes that family time is everything and that his family really loves him. There is a learning lesson for Drew, and Brando as well. They learn that even young people can make a difference. If it had not been for them, they would have never found Davey. I really enjoyed this book. Sharks are one of my favorite animals to learn about. They can be very interesting, and at the same time, they can be very dangerous. I think that Davey should not have disobeyed and run off on his own. It took a life and death situation for him to realize how important he was to his family. I think he will think twice before putting himself in any dangerous situation again.