Escape

Paperback

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide.

When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.

But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-0-00-875894-3

Interest age

11+

Reading age

7

Accelerated Reader Level

3.8

Publication Date

12-02-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide.

When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.

But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Sophie McKenzie, Illustrated by Melania Badosa

Sophie McKenzie is the internationally beloved and award-winning author of the million-copy sellingGirl, Missing, as well as hit titlesSister, Missing, The Medusa Project series, andBlood Ties, which was the winner of the National Children’s Book Award.

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-0-00-875894-3

Reading age

7

Interest age

11+

Accelerated Reader Level

3.8

Publication Date

12-02-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide.

When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.

But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Sophie McKenzie, Illustrated by Melania Badosa

Sophie McKenzie is the internationally beloved and award-winning author of the million-copy sellingGirl, Missing, as well as hit titlesSister, Missing, The Medusa Project series, andBlood Ties, which was the winner of the National Children’s Book Award.