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By Tara V. Thompson, Illustrated by Candace Andersen
JUVENILE FICTION
130 Pages, 5.7 x 7.5
Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB
Trade Paper, $6.99 (US $6.99) (CA $8.99)
ISBN 9781944995010
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Nov 2016)
Amberjack Publishing
Overview
A heartwarming tale of friendship and conservation!Eight-year-old Morgan Otter, part Cherokee, moves from Arizona to Wilmington Island, Georgia. Missing her best friend, she attends a nature camp where she learns about the local Lowcountry wildlife, especially endangered sea turtles.
Inspired, Morgan and her new friend Claire vow to become sea turtle superheroes! Together, they protect baby sea turtles on the beach, ensuring they safely reach the ocean. This engaging story highlights the importance of friendship, environmental awareness, and making a difference in the world. Perfect for young readers interested in animals, nature, and helping others.
Author Biography
Author Tara V. Thompson has lived all over the South, which serves as an inspiration for her writings. As a kid, her first love was science - one that is shared by her character, Morgan. She currently lives in Savannah, Georgia with her family and two cats.
Candace Andersen grew up in a creative family, inspired by flora, fauna, and the Victorian era. She works away among books, antiques, and woodland findings in mixed media and watercolors on paper. She lives currently on the outskirts of Salt Lake City in a 1920s Tudor with her son, boyfriend, and armful of animal companions.