About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels limited by others expectations or is struggling with a physical difference and needs to see their own inner strength. Stranded follows twelve year old Koby, who lost a foot in an accident and often feels coddled by her parents and isolated by her peers. When she discovers two pilot whales stranded in a Florida bay, she must use every ounce of her physical and emotional resilience to keep them alive through a grueling night. This story beautifully balances a high stakes survival adventure with a deeply personal journey of self discovery. It is ideal for middle grade readers who love animals and are starting to navigate the transition from childhood dependence to proving their own capabilities in the world.
