Davies,
Nicola Manatee Rescue, 95 pgs Candlewick, 2015.
$14.99. Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: PG
Manuela and her father are hunting for fish on the river when
they find a rare manatee and her calf. They kill the mom to take back to their
village, and Manuela decides to rescue its baby calf. It’s a big task to take
care of the baby and keep it safe. Eventually everyone in the village takes a
hand in its care and its popularity grows. The village decides to no longer
hunt and kill Manatees.
This book is based on a true story which provides hope for
change. The author use’s wonderfully descriptive language to bring the river
and the village alive, using many authentic words and definitions. But animal
stories are not my cup of tea (that is an understatement), and this one is particularity
gruesome and I feel extremely down after reading it (despite the happy ending).
I am sure there are young readers who would enjoy the save the animals theme and
the cover is very appealing but I think it’s a bit harsh for my readers. (I
prefer the Gill Lewis fiction).
EL – OPTIONAL Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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