What would you do if you knew something important but weren't sure if you should tell anyone?

This is a discussion prompt for Deep Waters by John Herman. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do you decide what is the right thing to do when it's difficult?

This is a discussion prompt for Deep Waters by John Herman. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How might the other campers or counselors be feeling after the drowning?

This is a discussion prompt for Deep Waters by John Herman. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Deep Waters

Name: Deep Waters
ISBN: 9780399232350

by John Herman

At summer camp, a teenager faces a haunting moral dilemma when a mysterious drowning occurs, forcing him to decide between loyalty and the truth.

About This Book

A summer at Camp Winasaukee leaves a teenaged camper with a moral dilemma following the mysterious drowning of a camp counselor.

Concepts

Honesty & Integrity Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery Sadness & Grief Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Death of a Loved One Growing Up Peer Pressure Friendship & Social

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Character Death

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Wonderlit Review

Deep Waters presents a compelling mystery set against the backdrop of a summer camp. The story centers on a teenaged camper who finds themselves in a moral quandary following the unexplained drowning of a camp counselor. This chapter book, while listed for ages 4-11, is best suited for the older end of that spectrum, particularly 9-11, given the complex themes and the protagonist's age. It handles the sensitive topic of death and moral dilemmas in a way that encourages contemplation and discussion. Parents should be prepared to discuss the concepts of truth, responsibility, and the emotional impact of loss. This book is ideal for a child who enjoys mysteries and stories that make them think about right and wrong.