Manatee Blues

by Laurie Halse Anderson

First published 2000

Brenna, Maggie, and Zoe travel to Florida to volunteer at a manatee rescue center. When Brenna rescues an injured manatee, she learns the center is facing closure due to lack of funding. Desperate to keep the center open and protect the creatures she's come to love, Brenna will do whatever it takes - from organizing a high-stakes fundraiser to risking her own safety. At the heart of this thrilling adventure lies Brenna's unwavering compassion and her determination to make a difference for the animals in her care.

Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, contemporary

Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, fast-paced, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, high-stakes

Setting: Florida

110 pages · Paperback · Amer Girl Pub

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