Into The Blue

Blair and his cousin embark on an adventurous day out, snorkelling on the wreck of the Omeo, but their excitement turns to panic when Blair loses his brother’s cherished GoPro camera on the seabed. No one knows about his mistake except his cousin, and she urges Blair to keep it a secret. But Blair’s lies quickly spiral out of control. Terrified to confess but wracked with guilt, Blair is left floundering in the deep.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Valuable lessons about responsibility, integrity and the importance of communication are woven realistically into the story without being didactic.’ Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA)

‘This is contemporary realistic fiction for younger readers at its best with a story with both relatable characters and situation. Who hasn’t been in a similar circumstance where you see yourself damned if you do and damned if you don’t? So many will relate to Blair’s dilemma that they will want to read to the finish to see how it is resolved. What would they do if they were him?’ The Bottom Shelf

‘Burne combines a moral message with themes of adventure, and this is a fun way to open discussions on honesty and respecting others’ belongings.’ Little Squirrel’s Bookshelf

‘Into the Blue is a well-written chapter book that reveals the emotional upheaval of mistakes made without thought for the consequences.’ Kids Book Review

‘This latest adventure from award-winning author-scientist Cristy Burne is ideal for Years 3-6 … It’s an appealing, quick read for many students, yet does not compromise on language, complexity or maturity.’ Magpies

‘[A]n approachable novel for independent readers moving away from highly-illustrated books.’ ReadPlus

‘Into the Blue by Cristy Burne is an amazing book because this shows the authentic character of  Blair and what really happens when he owned up and admitted that he lost something that was not his. I like this book a lot because it shows that you should not keep a secret when you have done something wrong.’ Elizabeth, Alphabet Soup