June
Melissa J. Morgan
- Reading
- You could check in before or after the opening chapters, especially if shark encounters feel upsetting. Let the reader set the pace, and pause to talk about what they would like to know next.
- Themes
- Confidence after a frightening encounter: After a near-fatal shark encounter, Cassie struggles with confidence and is no longer at ease with the ocean. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Making connections at camp: Cassie needs to find a way to connect with fellow counsellors in training during her summer at camp. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- A near-fatal shark encounter is part of Cassie's backstory, and she is described as unsettled about the ocean afterwards. The extent of the encounter's detail and any later danger are unclear.