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Brady loves life on the Chesapeake Bay with his friends J.T. and Digger. But developers and rich families are moving into the area, and while Brady befriends some of them, like the DiAngelos, his parents and friends are bitter about the changes. Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelos’ kayak... read more
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First hailed as a hero for his dramatic water rescue, thirteen-year-old Brady Parks, son of a Chesapeake Bay waterman, soon makes a startling discovery that puts him at the heart of an enormous tragedy. Alone with his dark secret, Brady is ultimately forced to choose between loyalty to his... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Brady: 13 years old. The main character of the book and narrator. He makes the decision that will change his life Completely.
- J.T.: A boy full of love and Kindness . He is a great kid at heart. He is a hardworking person who helps his family out with their farm.
- Digger: His friends call him Digger, but his real name is Michael. He is the big guy of the book that tends to be tough and bitter. At times he can be a sweet heart.
- Ben Diangelo: he is the son of mr and mrs diangelo he is a very nice kid
- Carl: Carl is Brady's close cousin. He works as a paramedic, driving an ambulance. He's a great person to talk to about problems.
- Tilly: An energetic dog that follows Brady where ever he goes
- Mr. Anderson: Add a description of this character.
- Amanda: Brady's younger sister, she was the insperation to her father's boat, Miss Amanda
- Kate
- Michael Griswald
- Emily
- Master Williams
- Curtis
- Janet
- Kevin
- Hank
- Mr. Tyler
- Tracy
- Tom
- Jeremy
- Craig
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“"After all this time, I still ask myself: Was it my fault?"”
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“You be lookin' backward all the time, Brady, you're gonna have one heck of a crook in the neck.”
Brady's Dad
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‘Tommy, if you know right from wrong, then the answer is always right there, smack in front of you. It’s when you get to thinkin’ on it that you get in trouble. Because doin’ what’s right is not always the easiest thing.’
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“It’s just that sometimes,” he said, “even when the right answer is smack in front of you, you got to reach deep inside yourself to act on it. You know what I’m sayin’?”
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I still marvel at how all those tiny ripples in the water can catch the sunlight and make the river shimmer like a million jewels were strewn on the surface. Deceptive, how other times the same water can seem as smooth as glass.
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After all this time, I still ask myself: Was it my fault?
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I knew then I would never be the same person anymore. Because that day on the Corsica River, the day I lifted Ben off the piling, I had straddled the invisible line between life and death that runs down all our lives every second—with every breath we take.
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“Scaw’s not bad,” Ben said. “He’s just being mean.”
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You can’t keep dwelling on the past when you can’t undo it.
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When, exactly, did they begin to feel shamed by it? Because it has always shamed me.
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It’s a pretty river, the Corsica. But it doesn’t have a heart…
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“They’re blamin’ the wrong people!” he railed. “Pollution and development—that’s what’s killin’ us. Bay be right smart of crabs if it weren’t for all the damned condo-minions going up!”
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After all this time, I still ask myself: Was it my fault?
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 8 of 15 in 2008-2009 Iowa Teen Award. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Dairy Queen, and followed by Amazing Grace.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Priscilla Cummings (Author)
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Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
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Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0525473173
Page Count: 209
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0525473173
Page Count: 209
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