67 pages • 2 hours read
Watt KeyDeep Water
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In the middle grade survival novel Deep Water by Watt Key, 12-year-old Julie Sims must rely on her resilience and diving skills to survive after a scuba dive off the Gulf of Mexico goes disastrously wrong, causing her to become stranded at sea with two clients when her father's boat drifts away. The book explores the themes of resilience, the unyielding force of nature, and family relationships. Detailed descriptions of life-threatening situations and physical injuries are present in the story.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Deep Water by Watt Key receives praise for its gripping narrative and realistic portrayal of survival adventure. The characters are well-developed, and the pace keeps readers engaged. However, some reviews criticize the plot for being predictable and the ending for lacking impact. Overall, it remains a compelling read for young adults.
Who Should Read Deep Water?
Readers who enjoy Deep Water by Watt Key are typically middle-grade to young adult adventure enthusiasts aged 10-14. Fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet or Will Hobbs’ Far North will appreciate its survival tale set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico, blending suspense with relatable, age-appropriate character development.