Two aquatic friends stumble upon a dangerous situation created by garbage dumping but they learn from some odd-looking strangers that it is okay to ask for help.
Have you ever wondered what other creatures, like fish, see and think when they come upon something unfamiliar in their world?
When Ollie Smallie, a juvenile smallmouth bass, and his bestie Rita, an elver (juvenile) American Eel, decide to cruise a different part of the Great River, they stumble upon a dangerous situation. They also encounter weird creatures that Ollie has only heard of from his father.
This story was inspired by a true event. Garbage dumping is a serious environmental problem and its impact does not stop at the water’s edge.
As a scuba diver, Patricia O’Hara finds garbage during every dive. It is very important that children learn how our thoughtless actions can be tragic to other species and also that we, as the new species in the water, can be the solution.
“Wonderful story about nature, ecology, and friendship, with lovely illustrations.”
“I especially liked the explicit friendships of the fish , and the implicit friendships of the “bubble creatures”.”
“A very good book I love it, it is very worth it. And interesting about the River.
-Darrel P.
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