Sea of the Dead by Julia Durango

Here is the first of what promises to be a good series for readers that like adventure. Set in a fictional land with its own mythology, this book begins one boy's journey to maturity with a mystery, some travel and adventure, a betrayal, and lessons learned in not always believing what you are told when you can see and experience something to the contrary.

The protagonist is a boy; I believe this book will appeal mostly to boys.

I recommend this to a mature, very strong 2nd grade reader, or any 3rd grader and above.