The Music of Dolphins
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996 · Est. 2 hour read

The Music of Dolphins

Written by Karen Hesse

A girl raised by dolphins struggles to adapt to human life.

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181 pages· 19,477 words· Est. 2 hour read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Rescued from the sea, Mila, a girl raised by dolphins, faces the challenge of adapting to human society. As she learns language and social norms, she yearns for her oceanic home. Will Mila find her place among humans, or will the call of the sea prove too strong? Her journey explores the boundaries of identity and belonging, as she navigates a world filled with rules and betrayals, longing for the freedom and music of her dolphin family.

From the publisher

After rescuing an adolescent girl from the sea, researchers learn she has been raised by dolphins and attempt to rehabilitate her to the human world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
181
Words
19,477
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
17783
Publication
Published
February 1, 1998
First published
February 1, 1996
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590897983
LCCN
96003494
OCLC
43357250

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