Tropical Terry

Written & illustrated by Jarvis

A plain fish learns true worth when a hungry eel threatens his flashy disguise.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings

32 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In Coral Reef City, Terry, a small blue fish, feels overshadowed by dazzling tropical fish. With help from friends, he becomes Tropical Terry, the center of attention. But when Eddie the Eel arrives, Terry discovers that his true value lies in his unassuming nature. Can Terry find his place without the glitz? Dive into this vibrant tale of self-discovery and friendship.

From the publisher

From author-illustrator Jarvis comes a buoyant underwater tale about a little blue fish who learns that being dazzling isn’t what makes you special. Coral Reef City is home to the most brilliant tropical fish in the ocean. Sparkling and multicolored, they swim around and around, showing off. And then there’s Terry. Small, blue, and ordinary, Terry spends his days playing hiding games with his friends and wishing the tropical fish would play with him, too. So with the help of his friends, Terry fashions a flashy, dazzling costume and transforms into Tropical Terry. But life as the center of attention isn’t quite everything Terry dreamed it would be – especially once Eddie the Eel shows up, hungry for dinner. In a bright, cheerful story, Jarvis uses his vibrant art and heartwarming wit to prove that sometimes the things you thought made you unremarkable are actually the most special qualities of all.

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