Gracie Under the Waves
Written by Linda Sue Park
Published by Allida
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 Roatán, 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!
Primary ISBN: 9780063346291
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Korean/Korean American
Themes: Activism, Animals, Community Action, Cross-Group Friendship, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Natural Disaster/Climate Change, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports
Setting: United States (New York), Honduras (Roatán)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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