First published 2004
Young Joe is the only survivor when a fishing boat capsizes in a storm. Washed ashore, he's rescued by a dolphin who becomes his closest friend. But when the dolphin is captured, Joe must risk everything to set him free. In a daring nighttime rescue, Joe and the dolphin embark on a treacherous journey across open water, outwitting the greedy poachers who want to exploit the dolphin's intelligence. At its heart, this is a stirring tale of the power of friendship to overcome impossible odds.
Genres: fiction, animals, friendship, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: animal-companion, found-family
32 pages · Paperback · Andersen Press