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Gr 4–6—In her first novel for children, Millet introduces readers to 13-year-old Cara; her brilliant 10-year-old brother, Jackson; her popular 16-year-old brother, Max; and her history professor father, who live on Cape Cod. Her mother, a well-known marine biologist, disappeared a few months earlier. The family is grieving yet still hopeful for her return. While swimming in the ocean, Cara meets a sea otter that mysteriously communicates with her, giving her the following message:...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A compelling mystery filled with surprising, imaginative twists. Readers won’t soon forget the book’s unique and creepy central villain. The faithfully rendered Cape Cod setting is practically a character itself, with the book’s plot focusing almost entirely on the ocean. “A few feet behind the row of shops, past a th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More