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Song of the Dolphin Boy - by Elizabeth Laird (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae.
  • 7-9 Years
  • 7.8" x 5.15" Paperback
  • 240 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Science & Nature

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About the Book



A powerful story about the importance of ocean conservation and looking after your environment from the award-winning author, Elizabeth Laird.



Book Synopsis



From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is a modern classic and a must-read story, and includes black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.

Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb.

He's always felt that something was missing; until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home.

But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphins? And what will Finn discover about his past along the way?

This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:
- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird
- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions



Review Quotes




"A lively and inspiring tale of village life and the dangers to wildlife of releasing balloons." --The Sunday Times

"Laird brings important real-life issues to this exciting adventure set against the rugged Scottish landscape. Peter Bailey's atmospheric black and white illustrations bring the story to life and Laird gently reminds us that we all have a responsibility to take care of our precious marine life." --Lancashire Evening Post

"[B]rilliantly captures the problem of how an outsider can find a place where they truly belong . . . it is also a powerful story about the terrible threat to the sea and all the creatures that live in it from the casual discarding of plastic waste." --Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids.co.uk Book of the Month

"Song of the Dolphin Boy is such a beautiful, important, heartfelt book. I loved every page" --Lauren St John




About the Author



Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of many much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King, The Prince Who Walked with Lions, The Fastest Boy in the World and Song of the Dolphin Boy. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.15 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .36 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-9 Years
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: MacMillan Children's Books
Theme: Environment
Format: Paperback
Author: Elizabeth Laird
Language: English
Street Date: August 27, 2024
TCIN: 91525779
UPC: 9781035034710
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-2399
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.15 inches width x 7.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.36 pounds
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