Manatee's Best Friend
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Manatee's Best Friend

By Sylvia Liu

A shy girl must save manatees while risking new friendships.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 149 ratings
224 pages· 38,100 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Becca Wong Walker, a shy girl, finds solace in Missy, a manatee, and her new calf. As reckless boaters threaten their safety, Becca's viral video complicates her mission to protect them. Amidst the chaos, she discovers unexpected friendships through a dolphin sighting. Can Becca find her voice to save the manatees without losing her newfound friends?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Catherine Hapka – a heartwarming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way!Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn’t speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca’s backyard, and Becca’s only friend, hasn’t been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting the lives of Missy and her baby in terrible danger.One day, Becca spots a dolphin in the river too! By bonding over the dolphin and manatees, Becca finally starts to make friends at school. But when Becca takes a video that goes viral, it seems like it will be harder than ever to save the manatees… and trying might just tear Becca’s new friendships apart.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
38,100
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about cultureBooks about shynessBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
518193
Publication
Published
August 3, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338662269

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