Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
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Everybody knows 12yo Max. Either because his father is a prominent politician, or because he seems to make dumb mistakes, like running the wrong way on the field losing his team the game. This summer, his mom has rented a beach house, and Max would love a fresh start. He wants to be called Milo, and hopes he can be himself, and make some friends. On his first walk on the beach, he discovers an injured octopus, meets a boy who knows a nature center nearby, and offers to help around the place to help care for the octopus.
Much of Three Blue Hearts revolves around caring for Ursula - making engaging enrichments to keep her active (and in her tank - she's an escape artist), and learning about caring for wildlife in general. Max's two friends are a great dynamic - befriending Max right away, but not giving away too much of their stories too quickly. The family dynamics are also great, Max has grandparents from a former step-parent, and parents with much different expectations for Max. There isn't a whole lot of action which makes for a slow plot, but waiting for an octopus to grow back a leg takes time. Fans of Lynne Kelly's other books, including Song for a Whale will appreciate Three Blue Hearts as well.
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