In 1988 when my husband and I were still dating, we took a trip to Florida with our canoe. Thanks to Scholastic and Edelweiss + for the E-Arc. A wonderful and inspiring tale that I think readers will love! MANATEE'S BEST FRIEND is a story of friendship, stewardship, activism, and finding your own voice. Worries abound - will she say the wrong thing and scare her new friends off? And will her father's plans for an X-games type boating contest on the river threaten her manatee friends? When a school project throws Becca together with her new, outgoing neighbor, and a funny, gregarious boy from her class, Becca finds herself in new social territory. But she's also concerned about her friend as increasing boat traffic threatens Missy, her baby, and the rest of the manatee population. But she isn't without confidentes - she looks forward to spending time every day with Missy, the manatee and her new baby. Publisher: Scholastic Inc.What a wonderfully inspiring story, perfect for budding environmentalists, activists, and anyone who loves a good story! Shy Becca has a hard time speaking up for herself and making friends with other kids. and trying might just tear Becca's new friendships apart.Ĭopyright: 2021 Book Details Book Quality: Publisher Quality Book Size: 224 Pages ISBN-13: 9781338662276 Related ISBNs:

But when Becca takes a video that goes viral, it seems like it will be harder than ever to save the manatees. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting the lives of Missy and her baby in terrible danger.One day, Becca spots a dolphin in the river too! By bonding over the dolphin and manatees, Becca finally starts to make friends at school.

Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time.

Perfect for fans of Catherine Hapka - a heart-warming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way!Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about.

Manatee's Best Friend by Sylvia Liu