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Gracie Under the Waves
Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Maxine Vee
Ages: 9+
Published: 2024
Publisher: Allida/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-334629-1
Keywords: Ecology-Science and nature, sibling relationships, marine life, coral reef conservation, Honduras, Korean American families
On a snorkeling vacation in Honduras, 10-year-old Gracie copes with her energetic younger brother while learning about the plight of the world's reefs. A warm family adventure wrapped around an ecology theme. Maps. Greyscale spot art.