And when you read it, you'll find that even though there's no Ishmael or great white whale, this is one oceanic adventure you don't want to miss. Pablo Bacigalupi's novel, published in 2010, was a National Book Award Finalist (2010), it won a Printz Award (2011), and it was named a Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year. It's also a story about a boy who has to figure out who his family really is, whether a girl is worth his life, and how to do the right thing. Then now's probably a good time to mention that it's brimming with political intrigue, killer storms, genetically modified half-men, dangerous escapes, battles at sea, and fights for survival. How about the fact that it's set in futuristic New Orleans, on a beach, on some ships, and in the slums? You totally want to read it now, right? Oh wait… that's not enough to pique your interest? Hm. Ship Breakeris a story about a boy who breaks ships.
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