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Description
Thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley lives in Puget Sound and spends his summer exploring the tidal flats in his kayak. One moonlit night he discovers a beached giant squid, becoming the first person ever to see one alive, which brings him sudden attention from the media and his community. As he continues finding rare ocean creatures throughout that summer, some people in his town begin to question whether he is prophetic. The novel follows Miles as he navigates this unexpected fame while dealing with typical adolescent concerns and his deep fascination with the sea.
Quick Summary
Miles, a thirteen-year-old living on Puget Sound, becomes a local celebrity when rare ocean creatures start washing ashore, and suddenly the whole town is buzzing about whether he's got a mysterious gift or just incredible luck. Kids will devour the perfect mix of scientific curiosity, small-town drama, and the ultimate fantasy of a kid outsmarting skeptical adults while uncovering one jaw-dropping discovery after another. If your kid loved the wild curiosity and kid-hero energy of "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen, they'll be hooked on this. Ideal for readers in grades 5-9, roughly ages 10-14.