Escape by Sophie McKenzie

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide.

When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.

But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

About the Author: Sophie McKenzie was a journalist and editor for many years before becoming a children’s book author. Her mother’s family lived through the Blitz, and Sophie has always wanted to write a story about it. She is the author of the hugely successful Luke and Eve trilogy (Six Steps to a Girl, Three’s a Crowd, The One and Only) Girl, Missing, which has won a Red House Children’s Book Award, a Richard and Judy Children’s Book Award in 2007 and three regional awards, and Blood Ties, winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award 2009. She lives in London with her son Joe.

12 Feb 2026
 

Escape by Sophie McKenzie ISBN 9780008758943