
In Scott O'Dell's 'Alexandra,' a young girl named Alexandra navigates profound grief after the loss of her diver father. To help her crippled grandfather and ensure their family's survival, she bravely takes on the dangerous task of diving for sponges. This new role thrusts her into an unexpected mystery when she discovers that their sponges are being used to hide smuggled cocaine. The book explores themes of resilience, family loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity and crime, making it suitable for middle-grade readers aged 8-12.
While helping her crippled grandfather by diving for sponges from the family boat after the death of her diver father, Alexandra discovers that someone is using their sponges as a hiding-place for smuggled cocaine. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.