This tense and exciting novel engages throughout, while exploring themes of ecology and friendship. Not only must they work together to save it, but the pair must risk their lives to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Kara’s mother, and protect the local reef from destruction. Kara and Felix – two teenagers with very different problems – find common ground when they discover a dolphin calf stranded on the beach. She's a former veterinarian living in the United Kingdom who transforms her love of animals and the earth into really lovely stories.From the author of Sky Hawk, comes this uplifting thriller set in Cornwall. For someone who's never sailed before, he's good at sailing. I look back again to see Dad and Felix, big grins stuck on both their faces. Her sails above us are curved and taut like birds' wings. I run my hands in the bow waves that furl along Moana's sides. Anderson and I have to lean right out to balance her. Moana slices through the water on a course set for Gull Rock. She's my last one until I have grandchildren which, truthfully, is quite a ways away!

This year she begins 6th grade and my plan is to keep reading together before I tuck her in. The chapters are relatively short which makes for an easier read-aloud which always leaves Groovy Girl begging for more each time I stop to tuck her in. All these varied topics were solidly weaved in to make a believable and interesting tale. Bullying by adults and kids alike, economic strife, death, survival, and at the heart of it how we are taking care of the earth for future generations play a part in One White Dolphins message. There is a lot to take in in this 338 page novel which is what really makes it a slice of life. The calf must be saved and so must the reef.

It will take help from an unexpected new kid, a daring, helicopter rescue, and a pod of dolphins, but Kara Wood won't back down.

What the town gets, though, is an albino dolphin calf that washes ashore after being caught in some old nets. What kind of family loves fish and dolphins more than community? dredging the reef will mean fishermen can reel in more money. We had a massive read-a-thon to finish it this morning as it is surprise, surprise.overdue! It left us both thrilled, exhausted, and a little teary. Groovy Girl and I just finished reading this one together.

One White Dolphin by Gill Lewis