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Description
Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs follows Ishmael as he returns to St. Daniel's for another school year, aiming to win the affection of his dream girl Kelly. Things get messy when he suffers a humiliating pool mishap, a knockout, and gets caught with Kelly's diary, and his friend Razz urges him to ask his dad's rock band, The Dugongs, and its poetry for help. The book is a sequel to Don't Call Me Ishmael, aimed at middle-grade readers, and includes some swearing.
Quick Summary
Ishmael's year kicks off with a disastrous crush, his dad's thundering rock band, and a bizarre influx of dugongs that turn school life upside down. Kids will love the witty classroom banter, surprising friendships, and the odd marine mystery that weaves through the chaos. If your kid enjoys the blend of humor and middle-grade mishaps found in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Wimpy Kid, they will devour this sequel. The story works best for readers ages 11-14, roughly grades 6-8, who appreciate relatable teen drama spiced with music and a splash of oceanic oddness.