Shark Girl (Hardcover)

from ohioyalibrarian

15-year-old Jane has just lost her arm to a shark attack, not just her arm, but her right arm, her drawing arm. Now her dreams of being an artist are gone. Nothing will ever be the same. Join Jane as she learns to adjust her expectations and find meaning in new ways in "Shark Girl". The book is p...

from Lorettalj

15 year old Jane Arrowood went swimming on a sunny day in June and was attacked by a shark. Rushed to the hospital, doctors were able to save her life, but her right arm was too damaged and it had to be amputated. This story, told in verse, reveals Jane's inner thoughts and turmoils as she strugg...

from mjspear

Moving story of a CA teen who loses her right arm in a shark attack and worries that her dream of becoming an artist are over. Credible characters, realistic dialogue, and good writing enhance a somewhat flat plot.

from PKPam

Sadly, I must admit, this is the first "verse" book I've actually finished. They're just usually not my thing. I thought this was a great book with a good moral to the story, but I am not sure the YA audience will really grasp it.

from kararoks10

i couldnt stop reading once i started thge book.