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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.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,348 ratings
181 pages· 19,477 words· Est. 2 hour read
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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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The fine print
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
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