This conclusion to the Flooded Earth trilogy finds Will and Annalie ong with their friends Essie and Pod ntinuing the quest to find their father, Spinner. When one of them is abducted by pirates, however, they must stage a daring rescue before making their way to Sundia, a place shut off from outsiders, and fighting one last battle. McConnochie ups the stakes here as the four friends explore new areas, face off against a powerful whale, and confront their greatest enemy yet. Many long-running threads are tied up as Pod gets answers about his missing sister and Spinner's whereabouts are finally revealed. These four kids have faced the worst their world has to offer and come through learning lessons about sticking together, the unbreakable bonds of family, and never giving up hope. The last leg of their journey adds heartwarming reunions to the regular dose of adventure and danger, with themes of starting anew, family, friendship, and courage bringing this epic tale to a satisfying end.

Gr 4-7 In the thrilling conclusion to "The Flooded Earth" trilogy, Annalie, Will, Pod, Essie, and Graham are once again looking for Spinner while trying to stay one step ahead of the rogue Admiralty agent bent on destroying them. Beckett is still obsessed with getting Spinner's research, even if it means creating another catastrophic flood and eliminating anyone who stands in his way. When their ship is attacked, Annalie is captured by pirates. During her captivity she meets a young member of the Admiralty who shows her that not everyone in the Admiralty is like Beckett. Pod is able to rescue his younger sister, Blossom, and bring her along with his friends on their journey. However, after all she has been through, trust does not come easily to her. When the group finally reconnects with Spinner in Sundia, they must fight Beckett one final time to protect Spinner's research and save themselves. This is a satisfying conclusion to the high seas adventure quest that began in the first novel. While the world may not go back to the way it was before the flood, the characters find a way to move forward and find comfort in knowing Beckett's actions were condemned by the Admiralty. VERDICT Recommended for collections where the trilogy is popular. Marissa Lieberman, East Orange Public Library, NJ