Cindy Baldwin
Autor/a de Where the Watermelons Grow
Obres de Cindy Baldwin
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Estadístiques
- Obres
- 4
- Membres
- 201
- Popularitat
- #109,507
- Valoració
- 4.0
- Ressenyes
- 10
- ISBN
- 37
One day while out swimming with her sister in the river, the girls see something. Quickly they swim away only to discover that the "something" is a dolphin and not a shark, as worried it would be after having them spotted nearby. No one really believes them until Penny's parents confirm the sighting. This dolphin, that Penny names Rose, mysteriously connects with Penny. Penny feels like they communicate telepathically and maybe they do. Penny's best friend finds out that her family is moving to Virginia, which makes them both very sad. Penny ends up with an infection, causing her to miss school and go to the hospital. Penny doesn't feel lucky. She can, however, visit with her dolphin who loves to play. She relates to Rose because Rose is also sick--Rose's lungs have a similar infection. Penny's dad contacts experts who come to find out if Rose is healthy and to find a way to get her back into the ocean where she belongs. Rose gets meds, Penny gets meds and they bond. Never has Penny felt like someone understands her and her medical situation.
It's a really sweet story and you'll keep turning the pages. It's not slow; it's not boring. It's about being resilient and strong amidst uncertainties. It's also about letting go. You'll like all of the characters--there's little depth to any characters, but they're solid people in Penny's life. It's a story told in verse, so it flows well and quick.… (més)