Odder

Written by Katherine Applegate · Illustrated by Charles Santoso

A daring sea otter faces a shark, challenging her beliefs and survival instincts.

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288 pages· 13,802 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Odder, a playful sea otter, dazzles with her underwater acrobatics off California's coast. But when she encounters a great white shark, her world shifts dramatically. This fearless daredevil must confront her deepest fears and question her understanding of humans who strive to save her. Inspired by a real-life otter rescue program, this tale explores themes of bravery and healing through Odder's eyes. Will she find the courage to overcome her challenges and embrace the unexpected help from humans? Dive into this poignant story of survival and transformation.

From the publisher

Now a #1 New York Times bestseller! A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree. Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves.She doesn’t just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs.She doesn’t just somersault, she triple-doughnuts.She doesn’t just ride the waves, she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself–and about the humans who hope to save her. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.

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