How to Save a Dolphin
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 5 hour read

How to Save a Dolphin

By Michelle Schusterman

A girl races against a hurricane to save a stranded dolphin.

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208 pages· 34,527 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Dany's fishing trip turns perilous when a storm knocks her overboard. Rescued by a dolphin, she must now return the favor as the creature is trapped inland. With a hurricane approaching, can Dany save her new friend in time?

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When a dolphin is stranded and trapped in a creek, it’s up to a young girl to save the dolphin and get her back to sea – before a looming hurricane strikes!When twelve-year-old Dany goes out to sea with her fisherman dad, she expects it to be a normal fishing trip. After all, she’s helped her dad on the boat loads of times, and this is meant to be a quick trip. But when a sea squall forms out of nowhere, Dany is suddenly knocked overboard, and even her life vest isn’t enough to protect her.That’s when Dany spots something in the water – a gray doral fin heading straight for her! Mercifully, a young bottlenose dolphin has come to her rescue. As the dolphin carries Dany to shore, Dany feels a sense of comfort wash over her, as if the dolphin is telling her everything will be alright . . . until the dolphin finds itself stuck too far inland in a creek!To make matters worse, the weather is getting harsher, and a hurricane is on its way. Now it’s up to Dany to return the dolphin’s favor and get her back to sea. Will Dany be able to save her new friend before it’s too late?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
34,527
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about movingBooks about helping animalsBooks about marine lifeBooks about dolphins
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Published
April 7, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546182245

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