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A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree.

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play:

Nobody has her moves.

She doesn't just swim to the bottom,

she dive-bombs.

She doesn't just somersault,

she triple-doughnuts.

She doesn't just ride the waves,

she makes them.

Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practising her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's 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 nature's most beloved and charming animals.

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"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 Odder’s perspective, imparting dreamy observations of the natural and human worlds from an animal’s 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 Odder’s story, enhancing readers’ emotional connections to a captivating tale about life’s existential balance between survival and play." ―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), 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 doesn’t 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

"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 Applegate’s Newbery-winning The One and Only Ivan." ―School Library Journal

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Katherine Applegate is the author of several best-selling young adult series, including Animorphs and Roscoe Riley Rules. Home of the Brave, her first standalone novel, received the SCBWI 2008 Golden Kite Award for Best Fiction and the Bank Street 2008 Josette Frank Award. She lives with her family in Irvine, California. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck Flame (20 September 2022)
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- #3,447 in Children's Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store)
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.

Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); and SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books).

She’s written two early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); and DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends).

Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); and WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends).

With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)

Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN was made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell, and Angelina Jolie.

Katherine lives in California, with her family and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Pippin Properties, Inc.

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Heidi Grange

A lovely tale about a courageous sea otter.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 11 November 2022

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In beautiful verse, Katherine Applegate tells the tender story of a sea otter rescued by humans after being injured. As she did so wonderfully with The One and Only Ivan, Applegate brings the reader into the mind and heart of Odder, so named because of her enthusiastic and wild behavior. After being separated from her mother, Odder is rescued as a pup and brought into the Monterey Bay Aquarium to be raised. After being taught how to find food and swimming in the ocean with a human, she leaves to live in the wild. But an encounter with a great white shark leaves her badly injured bringing her back to the aquarium. Applegate based the story on the work the Monterey Bay Aquarium is doing with sea otters, both in the wild and at the aquarium in an effort to keep the population thriving. Odder makes a great sympathetic character as she struggles to adapt to her shifting circumstances. I also found it fascinating to read the story from Odder's point of view. The gorgeous illustrations, including the stunning cover, draws readers right into the story. While the story is told from Odder's perspective, she behaves exactly like an otter should, diving, and hunting, wary and curious. The dangers of life in the wild are not glossed over as Odder faces storms, predators, and even the risks of approaching people. And the challenges scientists face in trying to help an injured or lost wild animal are clearly depicted. A wonderful tale of survival and rescue, fear and hope, and the importance of taking care of the earth and all its creatures.

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It will tug at your heart!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 17 October 2022

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A verse novel written by a master author. As a retired school librarian, I just wish I could return to my students and share this lovely and educational story of the sea otters living in Monterey, including how the famed aquarium rescues so many of this endangered species. Applegate tells the story from the point of view of Odder, a not once, but twice rescued sea otter. This book would make a poignant and charming read aloud for grades 2 and up (the sweet spot being grades 3 and 4). For any child 7-10 who loves animals, this would make a cherished gift.

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I absolutely LOVE this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 5 November 2022

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this is such a cute book and I loved it, I am only nine and I read tithe book and it only took me 4 days!

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Jodi Shapiro

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 22 September 2022

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Beautifully written…another incredible story from the talented Katherine Applegate! Perfect for ages 8-11. A quick read because it’s told in verse but lots to infer. Couldn’t recommend this book more!

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Sparky

Great book for all ages. Great author!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 19 December 2022

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Loved the message in this book about a real issue. Otters are a keystone species and this book highlights the importance of them in a sweet, fun story.

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