Adrift

Adrift tells the gripping story of Matt and Mike, two working-class boys in Montauk, whose summer takes a dangerous turn when they befriend three privileged girls. A spontaneous boat trip on a stolen vessel leads to them being lost at sea, forcing the group to confront their differences and work together to survive. This intense survival narrative explores themes of class, friendship, peer pressure, and resilience, making it a compelling read for older elementary and middle schoolers. Parents should be aware of the prominent peril and scary scenes inherent in a survival story.

"Matt and Mike are best friends, just two working-class guys trying to earn some money in Montauk for the summer. When they meet Driana, JoJo, and Stef, three friends who live a much different life of privilege, Matt and Mike find themselves in a sticky situation where temptation rivals sensibility. Worlds collide when the group ventures out to sea aboard a small boat that Stef sneaks out from her dad's dock. As the waves rise and the fragile vessel weakens, things go horribly wrong. Adrift at sea for days, who will have what it takes to survive?" --