Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
12yo Max is hoping for a fresh start. His politician dad has high hopes for him, that Max can't seem to measure up to. During his summer stay at a Texas beach town, Max discovers an injured octopus washed up on the shore. With the help of some local kids he becomes friends with, he rescues it and names her Ursula. As he bonds with Ursula at the rescue center, he thinks he may finally be in the right place at the right time. He also realizes he is not the only one with problems.
Well written, Max captures the angst of finding yourself and the things that are important to you. There are themes of friendship, loss, and community. You will want to go to a small beach town where everyone pulls together and has history. There were also some great octopus facts. I had no idea how smart they are. Nice read, especially if you like animals. Has environmental themes without hitting you over the head with it. The characters default white.
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