"Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings tells the poignant story of a young boy named Brady who grapples with the aftermath of a tragic accident involving a red kayak on the Chesapeake Bay. When he, along with his friends, discovers a capsized kayak that leads to a devastating loss, Brady finds himself torn between loyalty to his friends and doing what is right. The narrative explores themes of friendship, guilt, and the challenge of facing consequences, as Brady learns to navigate his emotions and the impact of his decisions on those he cares about. The story emphasizes growth and the importance of honesty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Puffin Books .

Priscilla Cummings is the author of the Chadwick the Crab series and fourteen other picture books, as well as eight novels for older children. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.