Gracie Under the Waves

By Linda Sue Park

Book Overview

An empowering story from #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park starring a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother.

Inspired by her own experience, beloved author Linda Sue Park tells the story of a girl learning how to impact a cause she cares about while navigating the ups and downs of a sibling relationship and turning disappointment into opportunity.

Gracie loves snorkeling She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roat n, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she's just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006334629X
• ISBN13: 9780063346291
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Allida
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Adorable book about discovering your passion and finding a way to make a difference in the world.

Young Gracie fell in love with snorkeling and was determined to make her family love it as much as she did. She used her love of planning to convince them to use their next vacation as a snorkeling trip. They all learned more about themselves and the Climate Crisis we are heading into. Gracie was able to connect the dots in a way that will relate to young readers, and her tiffs with her younger brother were spot-on. I enjoyed the family dynamics, and the tension and resolution of the various problems that cropped up. Very readable book that also educates. I loved it.