Gracie Under the Waves
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Publisher Description
An empowering story from #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park starring a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother.
A Green Earth Book Award Honor Book
Inspired by her own experience, beloved author Linda Sue Park tells the story of a girl learning how to impact a cause she cares about while navigating the ups and downs of a sibling relationship and turning disappointment into opportunity.
Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she’s just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!
Kids Activism: A perfect trip takes an unexpected turn when Gracie discovers a cause worth fighting for, proving that you’re never too young to help save the planet.A Sweet & Sour Sibling Story: Navigating the warm waters of Honduras is almost as tricky as navigating a relationship with her energetic, and often irritating, little brother Ben.Climate Change For Kids: An accessible and inspiring introduction to the real-world challenges facing our oceans, from coral bleaching to pollution, all woven into a heartfelt story.Immersive Ocean Life: Join Gracie as she explores the vibrant underwater world of Roatán, from fairy basslets to sea turtles, in a story perfect for young marine life enthusiasts.
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Living in western New York, tween Gracie is miles away from the ocean, yet she yearns to snorkel among coral reefs, especially in the Maldives. In pursuit of her dream, Gracie gathers information about a closer locale—Roatán, an island in Honduras—and presents it to her parents, including flights, housing, and beaches at which to snorkel. Her resourcefulness persuades them to book a family trip. She's less prepared to deal with her six-year-old brother Ben, whose energy, enthusiasm, and adoration of her skills she finds annoying. Upon discovering that coral reefs worldwide are at risk due to global warming, Gracie determines to learn all she can about reef conservation during her island visit. But when she gashes her shin while snorkeling, a serious infection and strict instructions to stay out of the water threaten her health—and her dreams. Gracie is headstrong, smart, and delightfully self-directed, and her relationship with Ben is both realistic and aspirational. Using high-energy prose and high-stakes plotting, Park (My Book and Me) delivers a splashy tale ferried by an undercurrent of compromise, climate activism, and earnest love for the natural world. An author's note concludes. Gracie and her family read as Korean American. Ages 8–12.
