Synopsis
Koby’s whole life changed after the accident four years ago. Between the smothering concern of her separated parents and the awkward glances from the kids at school, Koby only feels at home when she is on the ocean in her dinghy.
That all changes when she rescues two dying pilot whales. Day after day, she visits the whales as they begin their long road to recovery. She finds a new friend in Dr. Tracy Michaels, a veterinarian, and gains the admiration of her classmates. But most importantly, Koby starts to recognize her own strength and courage.
Children's Literature
Koby wishes a lot of things were different: her dad would spend more time at home, mom would stop babying her, and that the kids at school would be friendly. Ever since she lost her foot in that bicycle accident, everyone treats her differently; she doesn't feel like she belongs anywhere now. Her place of refuge is aboard the Titmouse, her dinghy, riding the ocean's waves. But the evening she encounters an injured pilot whale, her life takes a spin. Will the whales live? Will they be set free? Will her parents quit arguing? Will they loose everything in the hurricane? Mikaelsen has woven a quick-paced tale of self-reliance, family problems, and wildlife rescue into a captivating and compelling story.