The Ocean Within

Elizabeth is the newest member of the big and boisterous Sheridan family. They try to make her feel at home, but Elizabeth stays apart. She knows from previous experience in foster homes that one day she'll be sent away.

As the story opens, all the Sheridan kids are headed to the beach for a vacation at their grandmother's house. Elizabeth secretly looks forward to fulfilling one of her private dreams: to see the ocean. The Sheridans, on the other hand, are just too much--too prone to hugging, too loud, too enthusiastic. Only Petey, the youngest boy, is not overwhelming to be with.

Pretty soon Elizabeth has found a favorite perch overlooking the water. But her attitude threatens to ruin everyone's vacation. It's only a matter of time before a showdown between Elizabeth and the grandma she calls "Iron Woman" ensues. Who will win?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Published: 08/17/1999
ISBN: 9781571316240
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.23w x 0.87d
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Booklist 09/01/1999 pg. 131
Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/1999 pg. 1576
School Library Journal 11/01/1999 pg. 152
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 75 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 75 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Publishers Weekly 08/30/1999
Library Journal 11/01/1999

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 32543 / Ocean Within
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8