Book description
Perfect for fans of Catherine Hapka -- a heartwarming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way!
Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should sheâŠ
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Why read it?
1 author picked Manatee's Best Friend as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A lot of us have felt that pang of anxiety, the blood rushing to our head, or the butterflies in our stomach, when we have to make our voice heard and speak up for something we hold dear.
Manateeâs Best Friend is a beautiful story about a girl trying to find her voice while courageously trying to protect the sea creatures she loves. Growing up in Honduras, I always longed to see a manatee in the wild. While that wish is yet to come true, Sylvia Liuâs story inspired me to have hope that perhaps one day I might stillâŠ
From Maria's list on animal and nature-loving-empaths who are curious.
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