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Description
The book is a diary-style account of a child around ten years old who travels with her grandmother on a two-week (thirteen-day) trip to the Galápagos Islands, accompanied by a guide named Andy. The child, her grandmother, and Andy record their observations of the islands' wildlife including sea lions and their daily experiences in diaries, illustrated with more than fifty photographs. The narrative presents a factual overview of the Galápagos environment, geography, and animal life as seen through the perspective of a young traveler and her grandmother.
Quick Summary
Written entirely from a ten-year-old's diary perspective, this book lets kids experience the Galapagos Islands through the eyes of a child their own age, making the amazing wildlife encounters feel like a friend's thrilling vacation story. Readers will dive right into swimming with sea lions, watching giant tortoises, and exploring volcanic landscapes alongside the narrator and her grandma. If your kid loves Magic Tree House adventures or books about extraordinary animal encounters, they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 or ages 9-12 who crave real-life adventures with an approachable, kid-friendly voice.