First published 1963
Seventeen-year-old David Fielding arrives on a remote Australian island, eager to join his marine biologist father's research on dolphin intelligence. But when a deadly threat emerges, David must put his experimental dolphin-human connection to the test, risking his own life to save his newfound aquatic friends. In this thrilling adventure, Arthur C. Clarke explores the extraordinary bond between humans and the ocean's most enigmatic creatures.
Genres: science-fiction, animals, adventure
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Australia, Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
188 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ace