The Seagull and the Sea Captain

Written by Sy Montgomery · Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford

A sea captain and a seagull form an unexpected bond over four summers.

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40 pages· AD610L

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In a quiet New England harbor, Captain Ellis encounters a seagull that changes his life. As the summers pass, the wild bird, Polly, returns, forging an extraordinary friendship. What draws Polly back each year? Discover the heartwarming tale of connection between man and nature, where a simple act of kindness blossoms into a lasting bond. Will this unique friendship endure the test of time and the call of the wild? Dive into this enchanting true story that celebrates the unexpected ties that bind us all.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Nominee Sy Montgomery comes the sweet, brightly illustrated true story of a seagull and a sea captain who became friends over the course of four summers. In a quiet harbor in New England, a sea captain named Ellis is visited by a seagull that lands on the back of his family’s passenger schooner one afternoon. Ellis feeds the seagull, and by the end of the week, it was eating crackers right out of his hand! Their friendship lasted the summer, and four years later, the wild seagull Polly still visits. This nonfiction story about an unlikely friendship is sure to charm young readers.

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