Adrift

In this poignant upper middle grade novel by Tanya Guerrero, two biracial Filipino cousins, Coral and Isa, navigate the depths of survival and grief as their close bond is put to the test. When Coral embarks on a sea voyage with her family and tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone on a deserted island, while Isa, back on Pebble Island, clings to hope for her cousin's return. Told through alternating perspectives, the story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of family and friendship.