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Highlights
- Like his father and grandfather before him, 14-year-old Tomás Torres dreams of catching a great shark in the Sea of Cortez -- and he will catch it, although there are other things he should be thinking about.
- 7.63" x 5.17" Paperback
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
The author of the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves, now offers the exciting story of 14-year-old Tomas Torres. Torn between staying in schol to achieve his dream of someday becoming a marine biologist, and dropping out to help save his family's business, Tomas's confrontation with a vicious hammerhead shark helps him to make his decision.Book Synopsis
Like his father and grandfather before him, 14-year-old Tomás Torres dreams of catching a great shark in the Sea of Cortez -- and he will catch it, although there are other things he should be thinking about. With an education, her could someday become a marine biologist. Tomás's family want him to stay in school. But Tomás knows he will be more help to them if he leaves school now to become a fisherman. Should he drop out?
The choice is Tomás alone -- a difficult one for a boy just becoming a man. It is only underwater, in a confrontation with the fisherman's greatest prize and worst enemy, that Tomás finds the strength to make his decision.
Review Quotes
"George appeals to all the senses...Excellent writing; a fine portrait of a unique region; an involving, well-crafted story."--" The Kirkus Reviews
Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.17 Inches (W) x .46 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Jean Craighead George
Language: English
Street Date: September 18, 2023
TCIN: 90951060
UPC: 9780064403085
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-3022
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.46 inches length x 5.17 inches width x 7.63 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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