Drift

Tenjat joins a dangerous defense to protect his island home from the monsters who threaten it in this fresh new YA fantasy inspired by Mayan and Indian folklore, by a talented debut author.

There's no place for love on the shores of Hell.

Tenjat lives on the shores of Hell, an ocean filled with ravenous naga monsters. His island, a massive Turtle, is slowed by the people living on its back. Tenjat is poor as poor gets: poor enough, even, to condescend to the shame of marriage, so his children can help support him one day.

But Tenjat has a plan to avoid this fate. He will join the Handlers, those who defend and rule the island. Handlers never marry, and they can even provide for an additional family member. Against his sister's wishes, Tenjat joins the Handlers. And just in time: the Handlers are ramping up for a dangerous battle against the naga monsters, and they need every fighter they can get.

As the naga battle approaches, Tenjat's training intensifies, but a long-hidden family secret-not to mention his own growing feelings for Avi-put his plans in jeopardy, and might threaten the very survival of his island.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tu Books
Published: 06/01/2014
ISBN: 9781620141458
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.77w x 1.32d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2014
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2014 pg. 579
School Library Journal 07/01/2014 pg. 104
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2014 - Recommended - Readable

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 166655 / Drift
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 12