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The Great Wide Sea Chapter 9 Summary

  • Dad tells Ben to wake up. He's irritated that Ben has been neglecting his duties.
  • Eventually, they come upon the island they've been traveling to.
  • There's a small problem with the engine that Ben goes to fix. He seems to really know his way around a boat.
  • The family anchors at the island. Starving, Ben goes to find something to eat.
  • Not so fast, Ben. Dad wants to put down a second anchor. He also wants Ben to dive into the water to double-check that it's secure.
  • Dad tries to help Ben back on to the boat. Instead of taking his father's hand, Ben swims around the side.
  • Ben's so angry at this point he can't even look at his father. Basically this trip's going great so far.