Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings (Grades 6-8)
Brady’s neighbor, a toddler, dies as the result of a mean-spirited prank. No one was supposed to die, but what happens now? Throughout the book, Brady wrestles with his decision of what to do and his guilt. Taking responsibility for one’s actions can be challenging, especially when other people are involved. Look in today’s St. Petersburg Times for an article that focuses on someone taking or not taking responsibility for his or her actions. Share your thoughts about the article by clicking on the blogging link.
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Red Kayak is a fantastic book. I especially like that the main charechters moral. He does what is right insteead of what he wanted to do. He also knows that if people are really your friends they have a good ethic moral.
Posted by: LF, Mrs. Stinson's book club, Murray middle | November 04, 2008 at 12:10 PM
good
Posted by: SR ms.jabari 7th grade class,Cleveland high schoo; | November 13, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Red Kayak is a really good book. I loved the part when Brady found Ben and tried to save him that was really sweet
Posted by: Lindsey | November 30, 2008 at 08:00 PM
It is book thats shows courage, Spirit,and selflessness. iT IS A INSPIRING BOOK THAT IS HEART WARMING IT IS A GREAT BOOK. GO!! Priscilla :)
Posted by: Sumer | December 02, 2008 at 06:50 PM
I couln't stop reading this book it was fantastic. The "Red Kayak" has everything a good book should have. It has courage, twist, and other things that will want you having more. I think you should read this book. My favorite part was when Brady found the drill and the flash back triggered. So many questions will race through you.
Posted by: Enrique Pitalla | December 08, 2008 at 10:49 AM
OMG this is my favirite book ever and i read this with my class"this is the best book ever"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: david | December 18, 2008 at 09:29 AM
I LOVE the red kayak! it has twists, but very sad! i had to read it twice it was so great!
Posted by: kaela | January 14, 2009 at 06:18 PM
this book was bad in real life none of that court stuff would hapen if he was a good friend he would not rat out his friends. ...
Posted by: Nick | February 11, 2009 at 07:06 PM
I loved this book but so very sad.
i demand that everyone read's this book!
Posted by: Brittany | February 18, 2009 at 08:00 PM
OMG i lOve thIs bOOk mE aNd my FrieNd Read it AND we Love IT SO Much
Posted by: Jose | March 24, 2009 at 03:27 PM
this book was da bomb!!!! i loved it!!!
Posted by: violetta | March 26, 2009 at 04:26 PM
i love the book the red kayak it is so so so cool.
Posted by: Alexis | March 28, 2009 at 05:01 PM
I HATED IT!!!!!!!
Posted by: DAN D | April 28, 2009 at 01:27 PM
I love it is so intense and attention grabbing with twist and turns all the time i ♥ it
Posted by: lizzie ♥ | May 12, 2009 at 07:04 PM
i loved the red kayak but i hated the author...
Posted by: emily | June 30, 2009 at 04:18 PM
i loved to be in red kayak.
Posted by: Sea Kayaking Holidays | October 26, 2009 at 03:24 AM
i just started the book and this sight just ruined it for me!!!!
Posted by: josephine | October 27, 2009 at 07:37 PM
I sorry to hear that, Josephine. Most students do not come here until after they have read the book. Please keep reading.
Jodi Pushkin
Posted by: NIE | October 28, 2009 at 06:07 PM