Matt de la Peña

After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.

After surviving the earthquake and tsunami, Shy manages to make it back to land but he is far from safe because a secret his cruise ship co-worker, Addie, shared with him is one that people have killed for, and now that Shy knows, he has become a moving target.

"An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"-- Provided by publisher.

-- Ball Don’t Lie -- Riveting " -- Gritty and mesmerizing."I have never before seen blacktop ball depicted so well. In this novel, you will find its flash, its power, and its elegance without chains. This is powerful "Truly authentic in its examination of both the game I love and the invariable missteps toward manhood. You cannot fail to be moved by the eloquence and truth of this story. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for...

"Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine and the world around them" -- Amazon.com. "Jackson y su abuela toman el autobús...

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while her brother's wish seems to be that she stayed home.

Shy comienza un trabajo de verano para ganar algo de dinero en un crucero de lujo. Todo parece perfecto pero entonces, el mayor terremoto de la historia sacude el mar y su vida cambia para siempre. Sin embargo, esto es sólo el principio. Veinticuatro horas más tarde, Shy queda perdido en alto mar, envuelto en una asfixiante lucha por la supervivencia, y a merced de la oscura amenaza que se halla oculta tras ese terrible desastre.--Cover, page 4. Taking...