Saved At Sea - A Review

I try to review most of the books Laura reads for homeschooling.  A couple months ago we read the book Saved At Sea by O.F. Walton.  Alick's mother has died and his father was lost at sea.  When Alick, his grandfather, and the neighbor, Mr. Millar, save a young girl from a sinking ship, life changes for those on the island.

Alick forms a special bond with the tiny little girl.  In the investigation into the sinking ship and the little girl, men arrive on the island that talk about Jesus to Alick and the others. 

Laura liked this book, though it wasn't one of her favorites.  I think she was saddened by the death of one of the characters.  I also don't think she understood why the book ended the way it did.  However, it is a good Christian novel that has some very touching moments.  We both loved the way the characters were led to Jesus.

Laura did this book in conjunction with ACE curriculum.  ACE did a great job of delving into the novel at a fourth grade level.  There was information about Scotland, where the book is set.  Laura also worked on dictionary skills, copy work, action words, main ideas, and poetry.  She also learned lessons on pleasing God and acknowledging Him.