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.