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One White Dolphin

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By Gill Lewis
Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers
One White Dolphin
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A mother dolphin and her albino calf are in peril in this heartpounding adventure from the author of the acclaimed ecological novel Wild Wings.Kara is not sorry she punched Jake in the noseshe simply couldnt stand to hear him say one more nasty thing about her missing mother, or her outofwork fatheror her. But its more than a broken nose to Jakes family: Its fuel for the fire. Theyve had it with Karas family and their devotion to protecting marine life and saving the reef. Dredging the reef will mean fisherman can reel in more money. Thats what the town needs. But what the town gets is an unexpected new kid, a Paralympics sailing hopeful named Felix. When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Felix and Kara work with vets and specialists to save her and reunite her with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef. Written by a veterinarian and brimming with bravery and beauty, this poignant and satisfying story about acting for the greater good (Publishers Weekly) taps into the radiance of nature and dives into the important, timely issue of environmental protection and ecology.

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50838 words50,838 words
368 pages368 pages
Lexile 620LLexile 620L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2013Published 2013

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Book ISBN:

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