Odder: The Novel by Katherine Applegate (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Odder: The Novel by Katherine Applegate, Charles Santoso Now a #1 New York Times bestseller! A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wishtree and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, also an instant #1 bestseller!Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves.She doesnt just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs.She doesnt just somersault, she triple-doughnuts.She doesnt just ride the waves, she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which shes known. Shes a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of natures most beloved and charming animals. Author Biography Katherine Applegate is the New York Times-bestselling author of Wishtree, Crenshaw, Willodeen, and Home of the Brave, all from F&F, as well as The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, and its sequel The One and Only Bob. She lives in Southern California with her family. Review A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A Publishers Weekly bestsellerA #1 Indie Bestseller!A Notable Verse Novel, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) An Amazon Best Book Parents Magazine Best Book A Blue Ribbon List selectionVermont Golden Dome Book Award Master ListEvanston Public Library Blueberry Fiction Honor TitleWinner, Great Stone Face Award, Childrens Librarians of New HampshireWinner, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Maryland Association of School LibrariansWinner, Vermont Golden Dome Book Award "Applegates Odder will win your heart." --The New York Times "Applegate uses strands of nonfiction detail to anchor and give stability to Odders fictional story, much as sea otters use lengths of kelp to hold themselves in place while they sleep. Charles Santosos endearing black-and-white illustrations, meanwhile, add to the buoyancy of this accessible and informative story." --The Wall Street Journal"Writing in exquisitely descriptive free verse, Applegate delivers an uplifting tale of an inquisitive sea otter pup raised by scientists after being separated from her mother. ...Though humans make cameo appearances...the focus remains rightfully on its enigmatic star: a lovable otter who not only survives against the odds but thrives." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Based on the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its otter rescue and fostering program, this gorgeous story is told in flowing free verse that slips by as silkily as an otter in water. ... Told almost entirely from Odders perspective, imparting dreamy observations of the natural and human worlds from an animals point of view. Handsome black-and-white illustrations...punctuate the verses... A stunning study of a remarkable and resilient sea creature." --Booklist, starred review "Soft, black-and-white illustrations dot Odders story, enhancing readers emotional connections to a captivating tale about lifes existential balance between survival and play." --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (BCCB), starred review "The free verse effortlessly weaves in scientific information, giving Odder a voice without overly anthropomorphizing any of the animals." --Kirkus Reviews "This book will appeal to animal lovers and anyone who feels a little stifled by convention. Hand this to middle grade fans of marine biology, authors like Sharon Creech and Eliot Schrefer, and Applegates Newbery-winning The One and Only Ivan." --School Library Journal "Applegates text is absorbing, her spotlight on the animals nature and emotions powerful....Charles Santoso sensitively details his realistic, curvilinear black-and-white illustrations. Santosos superb spot art and the extensive authors note add much to this stellar presentation." --Shelf Awareness, starred review "[V]ery accessible and appealing to young animal lovers." --The Horn Book Magazine Review Quote "Writing in exquisitely descriptive free verse, Applegate delivers an uplifting tale of an inquisitive sea otter pup raised by scientists after being separated from her mother. ...Though humans make cameo appearances...the focus remains rightfully on its enigmatic star: a lovable otter who not only survives against the odds but thrives." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Based on the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its otter rescue and fostering program, this gorgeous story is told in flowing free verse that slips by as silkily as an otter in water. ... Told almost entirely from Odders perspective, imparting dreamy observations of the natural and human worlds from an animals point of view. Handsome black-and-white illustrations...punctuate the verses... A stunning study of a remarkable and resilient sea creature." -- Booklist, starred review " The free verse effortlessly weaves in scientific information, giving Odder a voice without overly anthropomorphizing any of the animals. The natural appeal of sea otters will draw readers in, but the book doesnt shy away from real-world threats such as predators, disease, and pollution.... Charming black-and-white spot art captures the world and life of the sea." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1250147425 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1250147425 ISBN-13 9781250147424 Format Hardcover Pages 288 UK Release Date 2022-09-20 Illustrator Charles Santoso DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 8-12 Illustrations Illustrations Author Charles Santoso Publication Date 2022-09-20 US Release Date 2022-09-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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