History, Mystery, and More! : Grades 6 and up. Cam’s grandfather survived a sinking ship in World War II, and while diving the wreckage, Cam is drawn to a relic shining in the water. He’s then haunted by a ghost sailor from the past. Cam must find out what the ghost wants before it’s too late! Themes of family, memory, and what it means to really be a hero are explored in this highly engaging read. From island life to diving dangers and narrow escapes from an exploding ship, Fulleman takes a true story and tells it well from the perspective of a teenage boy. Readers will be up late with this one, (I was!) and inspired to seek out their own family war histories, making this a great pick for a history classroom or family read. Questions about what really happened, i.e. was there really a dog on the ship? Did Fulleman dive the wreck? How was a suicide submarine involved? All these and more questions are answered at the end of the book! Descriptive, moving, and relatable. Highly recommended!
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