Up From the Sea
Up From the Sea
Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
Japan • 2010s
2016
YA
12-17 years
750L
Super Short Summary
Up From the Sea by Leza Lowitz follows a young Japanese-American teenager named Kai, who survives a devastating tsunami. Through his journey of loss and resilience, he navigates the challenges of rebuilding his life while searching for his estranged father in New York. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and hope amidst tragedy.
Emotional
Bittersweet
Inspirational
Melancholic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Up From the Sea by Leza Lowitz is a poignant novel-in-verse exploring resilience and recovery after Japan's 2011 tsunami. Readers praise its emotional depth and vivid imagery. The protagonist's journey resonates, though some feel the character development is limited. Overall, it's a compelling narrative about hope amidst tragedy.
Who Should Read Up From the Sea?
A reader who would enjoy Up From the Sea by Leza Lowitz is likely interested in contemporary young adult fiction with themes of resilience and recovery after natural disasters. Fans of A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah or After the Fall by Kate Hart may find this book appealing due to its emotional depth and focus on personal growth.
1,232 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
274
Poem • Fiction
Japan • 2010s
2016
YA
12-17 years
750L
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