A survival story perfect for fans of Hatchet and Alone. When Theo nearly loses his life to a killer whale attack, he ends up stranded--and must fight for his life.A Junior Library Guild SelectionWhen Theo takes the family boat out without permission, he figures he'll be back before anyone even notices he's gone. But then he sails right through a pod of orca whales. They attack the boat, sinking it, and leaving Theo adrift!He ends up on an island off the coast, with no food, no water, and no way to call for help or return home. The only living creatures in sight are the very whales who destroyed his boat.Meanwhile, back on shore, Ellie wants to do everything she can to help the local whales--in fact, she and her father are working to create a preserve for these incredible creatures. She's only met Theo once--and she hated him--but she might end up being his only hope . . .