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In the Same Boat

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In the Same Boat is the hugely entertaining blend of romance and thrilling adventure that you never knew you needed.

It's the eve of the Texas River Odyssey, and Sadie Scofield is finally ready for the 265-mile canoe race. It's three days of grueling, nonstop paddling, where every turn of the river reveals new challenges — downed trees, poisonous snakes, alligators — but the dangers are all worth it. Reaching the finish line is the only way for Sadie to redeem herself for last year, when one small mistake spiraled into disaster.

Sadie has spent a year training, and she's ready for anything . . . except for her brother ditching her at the last minute for a better team.

She has no choice but to team up with Cully, her former best friend turned worst enemy. Everything about him irritates her, from his stupid handsome face to the way he holds his paddle. But as the miles pass, the pain builds, and family secrets come to light, Sadie realizes she'll have to work with Cully instead of against him. Last year's race was a catastrophe, but this year's race just might change her life in ways she never imagined.

With an unforgettable heroine and an immersive setting, Holly Green's captivating debut promises heart-stopping action and a swoony romance that will leave you cheering.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 17, 2021
      Debut author Green, an experienced rower, writes a thrill-a-minute adventure/romance set during the 265-mile racecourse of the fictionalized Texas River Odyssey. After an accident stops her and her father from completing his 20th annual canoe race, Sadie Scofield, 17, is determined to redeem herself a year later by making the top five—this time with her brother Tanner. But Tanner decides at the last minute to race with another team, leaving devastated Sadie with no option but to row with her former best friend and current enemy, Cully Hinks. Despite the resentment she carries, though, Sadie’s feelings for Cully take a romantic turn as the two face numerous life-threatening challenges, including fallen trees, a lightning storm, and the threat of dehydration. Told from Sadie’s point of view, with particular focus on her fear of disappointing her family, this engrossing novel covers two journeys: a physical trek that has the teens battling for survival, and Sadie’s internal arc as she sorts out truths about the long-term war between her family and Cully’s, and the incident that drove them apart. Meticulous details about the art of rowing and weathering long-distance racing add authenticity to this briskly paced novel and its characters, who are cued white. Ages 14–up. Agent: Michael Bourret, Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.

    • Kirkus

      June 1, 2021
      After last year's failure, 17-year-old Sadie Scofield is determined to successfully paddle the entire 265-mile length of the Texas River Odyssey. Sadie narrates a tale combining the physical obstacles and exertions of a grueling two-and-a-half-day canoe race--from river source to coastal Seadrift--with equally entertaining strands revealing her memories, opinions, and, especially, her shifting feelings stemming from new insights. Sadie's father was her teammate last year, but they were forced to withdraw when she was injured. This year, the family has prepared for Sadie and her 19-year-old brother, Tanner, to race together, carrying on a tradition of Scofield participation in the competition. Unexpectedly, Tanner deserts her for another team and underage Sadie's only chance to race is to accept an offer from Cully Hink--the son of her father's boating rival and friend-turned-enemy. Sadie and Cully had been best friends until their fathers' feud; since then, they have treated each other badly. Over the course of her journey--and during a heart-to-heart with her father at its end--she revises earlier, false impressions, exhibiting real growth. This debut presents a convincing, resilient voice in Sadie, who expresses her thoughts on everything from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to sexuality and environmentalism. The story also offers well-researched details of the world of competitive paddlers, a portrayal of emotional abuse, a cast of interesting characters, and humorous touches. Main characters default to White. An engaging story with an endearing narrator. (author's note) (Fiction. 14-18)

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    • School Library Journal

      Starred review from June 4, 2021

      Gr 7 Up-Taking on the Texas River Odyssey, a canoe endurance race of 265 miles that lasts more than 50 hours, is not for the faint of heart. Sadie's family members are race fanatics, and when she partnered with her dad (who has completed 19 races) the previous year and didn't finish the race because of an injury, her relationship with him was forever altered. This time, she is going with her older brother. When a fight breaks out the night before the race and several racers are disqualified, her brother joins a different team. Sadie is left to paddle with her best friend-turned-nemesis Cully, a racing novice. Their families had been intertwined for years but had a falling out. As the pair navigate the treacherous route around alligators, snakes, and submerged log jams, readers will learn about their past friendship. The narrative is action-packed, and Green paints a vivid picture of the relationships among the two paddlers, their families, and the two friends who serve as their bank crew for the race. The characters are presumed white. VERDICT This must-have adventure will have teens at the edge of their seats as they anticipate the protagonists' ability to finish the race and mend the rift in their friendship.-Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Avondale, LA

      Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • ATOS Level:4.2
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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