Heart of a Dolphin
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 4 hour read

Heart of a Dolphin

By Cathy Hapka

A girl forms a secret bond with a stranded dolphin and must protect him when her summer unravels with shifting friendships and rising tensions.

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30,275 words· Est. 4 hour read

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When Annie spots a dolphin trapped in fishing line in the cove near her house, she rushes to free him. Everyone cheers when she returns to shore, but only Annie knows that she and the dolphin have forged a special bond. He’s become her friend – and keeps returning to the cove to visit and play! Meanwhile, out of the water, nothing is going right. Annie’s best friend, Emma, has changed, and keeps ditching her to hang out with snobby Morgan. At home, Annie’s busy parents barely seem to have time for her, and she’s stuck with her hyper younger brother always tagging along. Then a misunderstanding with Morgan makes things even worse… and ultimately leaves Annie alone and in danger. Can her dolphin friend help her when she needs it most?

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Format
Hardcover
Words
30,275
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~781L
Themes & topics
Books about marine lifeBooks about courageBooks about loyaltyBooks about summerBooks about coastal life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
181942
Publication
Published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338032826

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