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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “How do you carry on when your mother’s plane disappears over the Indian ocean? This is the question that has haunted Sienna for three years. She’s scared, she won’t surf any more, is terrified of flying, and has disappeared into herself, clinging to the hope that her mother will somehow come...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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P West wrote this review Thursday, April 5, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2012-13 Missouri Gateway Nominee”
“it was a somewhat good book. i don't like the ending, but i guess i can't help that. over all it's fairly good. (if you can't tell from the cover, it's a romance story). it gives a good lesson too. ”
Elizabeth wrote this review Friday, January 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sea was an incredible novel, and I was filled with emotion throughout the entire story. The book has an interesting twist that I didn't expect--a very good read.”
Bella wrote this review Tuesday, July 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sienna Jones has feared flying and the ocean ever since her mother's plane went down three years ago. On her fifteenth birthday, her father invites her to join him to help orphans in Indonesia, six months after the tsunami.
Keri Payton wrote this review Thursday, June 9, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Her desire to help trumps her reluctancy and at the orphanage she meets Deni, a boy who fled the tsunami but still holds hope for finding his father. Together they connect over what they've lost and what they have to live for.
Sea was a novel I had known about for a while but had never paid much attention to. I had no idea what it was actually about and my eyes glazed over when I saw the book trailer. Looking at the trailer now, it has an effect because I know the story but before, nothing. I reserved it from my library and left it waiting for me until right before it was due back. It was an easy deadline.
I've been finding that books I wouldn't have rushed to read or buy straight from the store are the ones I can really love. I'm glad I took a chance on Sea. I was side-stepping a potentially depressing read. I may not be a sunshine and rainbows reader but I like to balance out my emotions where I can.
Sea was wonderful. It seemed so tangible, I felt like I was travelling through the novel with Sienna, not just in the places she went but her personal journey. I was fascinated to read about Indonesia, learning about the customs and seeing into the lives of those who were affected by the tsunami.
The characters are wonderful and I loved reading every moment of the book and being placed somewhere new and so real. Heidi R. Kling tells a beautiful story that transends cultures and enlightens her readers. At least, that's how I felt. I loves reading Sea and I can see myself reading it again. The only thing I can thing to say to give it justice is to encourage you to read it and discover its wonders for yourself.
(From my blog, http://quillcafe.blogspot.com)”
“Nothing special but pretty good. I would recommend it.”
Viky wrote this review Tuesday, May 31, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Such a cute and depressing novel! My heart caved for Sea when she found out her boyfriend was engaged! But then again, I think Deni deserved to be with Rema .... Thank God Spider kissed Sea other words I would've had a heart attack! So loving and moving, it made me realize how fortunate I was to have the things that I did ...”
Katie S wrote this review Wednesday, February 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a fantastic debut! I’m definitely a new fan of the author. I really love learning about natural disasters and I don’t think there are nearly enough YA tsunami-related books out there. In fact a big part of a natural disaster is the trauma that follows. Through the characters we certainly saw what real trauma was. Sienna was definitely a strong character as well. We see her overcome her fears and climb mountains, figuratively. This book was a unique one about fear, loss and getting up off your knees.
Jess D wrote this review Monday, February 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Fifteen year-old Sienna is still grieving after three years since her mother died in a plane crash. But, on her birthday her father gives her a plane ticket and tells her she will go with him to Indonesia to be part of a tsunmai relief team at an orphanage. Sienna is terrified, but agrees to go. In Indonesia a hash reality awaits her. But so does adventure, romance, and self discovery. Sea is a beautiful, romantic, young adult novel. A fast read, but by no means shallow. I highly recommend to young adults and adults. This is Kling's debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading more by her.”
Laura T wrote this review Friday, February 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
