Dragons in the Water

by Madeleine L'Engle

Book Overview

Thirteen-year-old Simon Renier has no idea when he boards the M.S. Orion with his cousin Forsyth Phair that their journey to Venezuela will be a dangerous one. His original plan to return a family... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440917190
• ISBN13: 9780440917199
• Release Date: July 1982
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Great Mystery

This book was very good. The plot could be followed easily and the characters were peculiar but great to get to know. I would recomend this book to many readers. A great mystery.

A wonderful book for readers of all ages!

This is a wonderful book. The characters are realistic, and the plot is exciting. Although it is sometimes hard to follow, it is a rewarding book to read. I also like the way the plot is twisted. It doesen't end as you would expect it to. This is my first Madeleine L'Engle book, and I now hope to read more of her books. I love her imagination and style of writing. I would recomend this book to readers who enjoy mysteries and suspense books. I fell in love with the characters and really liked the plot. I hope other readers who are interested in buying the book will too.

One of L'Engles best!

I loved the adventures of Simon, Polly, Charles, and all of the characters. Suspenseful, and Excellent. Great for all people big and small! Entrancing, and Fun!

Fantastic read for all ages!

I "re-met" the O'Keefe's while searching for books for a neice. What a treasure! Expecting to find books aimed for an adolescent (the age I was when last I spent time with the Murray's and O'Keefe's), I was charmed and entranced by the story of Simon, Poly and Charles and their adventure together. The book is well written and thought-out, with exceptional character development. Each has a complete and interesting history that takes the reader right in; a history that's not dependant upon having kept up with the series (which I have not). I felt perfectly familiar with all of the characters based upon what I was reading and not what I'd read 20 years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, setting and treatment of the subject matter, and wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an adventure, be they first-time or long-time readers of Ms. L'Engle's.