Red Kayak

How do you handle a terrible secret that could destroy your best friends and tear your family apart? For thirteen-year-old Brady, a single moment of anger and a seemingly harmless prank have led to a devastating tragedy, and now he's caught in an impossible choice. You'll discover the crushing weight of guilt and the power of doing the right thing, even when it costs you everything. This gripping story explores the complex web of loyalty, responsibility, and the gut-wrenching decision to speak the truth when silence seems like the only option to protect the people you love.

Priscilla Cummings is an award-winning author whose acclaimed novel, Red Kayak, has been adopted into school curricula nationwide for its powerful exploration of ethics and consequences. A former journalist living on the Chesapeake Bay, Cummings drew inspiration from her local community and the waterway's culture to craft this compelling and realistic story. Her background in reporting and her deep connection to the setting lend an authentic voice to the moral dilemmas her characters face, making her work both relatable and thought-provoking for young readers.