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Jess Keating

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As an author and zoologist, Jess Keating has tickled a shark, lost a staring contest against an octopus, and been a victim to the dreaded paper cut. She lives in Ontario, Canada, where she spends most of her time writing books for adventurous and funny kids. Her first fiction novel How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied received a Starred Review from Kirkus and has been nominated for a Red Maple award. Visit her online at jesskeating.com.

The Girl Who Built an Ocean
Captain Bun & Super Bonbon
Hoppy Go Lucky
Fancy Friends
Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark
Ocean Speaks
Eat Your Rocks, Croc!
Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling
Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray
Cute as an Axolotl
Shark Lady
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The Girl Who Built an Ocean
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · October 25, 2022

The Girl Who Built an Ocean

By Jess Keating · With Michelle Mee Nutter

A seamstress defies norms to create the first aquarium, unlocking ocean mysteries.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 331 ratings
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Book Stats

12

Authored

3

Illustrated

5

Collaborators

Picture books

6

Graphic novels

3

Chapter books

3

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The Girl Who Built an Ocean
Sale price
$1797

The Girl Who Built an Ocean

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

A seamstress defies norms to create the first aquarium, unlocking ocean mysteries.

Captain Bun & Super Bonbon
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Captain Bun & Super Bonbon

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

A rainstorm turns best friends into superheroes. Can they conquer their fears to save the day?

Hoppy Go Lucky
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Hoppy Go Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Two friends try to catch their bad luck and turn it into good luck.

Fancy Friends
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Fancy Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A lonely rabbit meets a talking candy and they become friends.

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Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Tween geniuses must stop a global threat to clear their names.

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Ocean Speaks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A woman defies odds to map the ocean's hidden depths.

Eat Your Rocks, Croc!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Animals in trouble seek Dr. Sugar Glider's quirky advice.

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Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Tween geniuses plan a heist to stop a mad scientist and uncover family secrets.

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A stolen death ray, a secretive genius, and a global chase. Can Nikki save the world?

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Discover nature's cutest oddballs and their surprising survival skills.

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Pink Is For Blobfish

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Discover the wild side of pink with bizarre, pink-hued creatures.

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Lissy Marlin

Illustrator / 3 shared books

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