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Manatee Baby

Manatee Baby

Published in
2013
3.84
on Goodreads (92)

Description

Zoologist Nicola Davies merges a heart-pounding adventure with a conservation message triggered by a life-changing—and mind-changing—encounter. Manuela had imagined that killing a manatee would be like killing a very big fish, just more exciting. But when her father successfully harpoons one, leaving its baby orphaned, she finds that her feelings have changed. She vows to rescue the baby manatee and return it to the river. But she soon realizes what an enormous task she’s taken on. Will she be able to save the baby manatee—and protect him from being hunted in the future, too?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Inspires appreciation for wildlife
  • Teaches about environmental conservation
  • Highlights the importance of courage and determination
  • Provides insight into life by the Amazon River