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From Jenni Ogden, author of multiple-award-winning A Drop in the Ocean, comes another evocative story of friendship, coral reefs, and marine conservation for book-club readers.

It is the late 1970s and teenagers Gaia and her brother Bron live with their parents on their isolated property on Western Australia’s Coral Coast.…


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1 author picked Dancing with Dragons as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Who doesn’t love a book filled with unique and captivating characters, heart-pounding conflict, and deeply satisfying transformation? Oh, and it all happens in a gorgeous, off-the-grid setting with plenty of wild animal companions. This book is a rare treat—a heartwarming coming-of-age story that remains fresh and unexpected—as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

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