If you are a fan of Lynne Kelly's SONG FOR A WHALE, you will want to get your hands on THREE BLUE HEARTS. Once again Kelly focuses on an ocean creature and a human character trying to find his place in the world around him.
Max is headed to a small island for the summer. His mother is going there to do research, and Max is hoping to escape his politician father and the bullies who have taunted him all school year. As part of changing scenery for the summer, Max decides to try out a new name. As he meets his soon-to-be new friends, he introduces himself as Milo. No one knows the difference, and all accept him in the island community.
One morning while walking along the beach, Max discovers a helpless octopus. He rescues it and takes it to the local vet clinic. They make a home for the octopus that Max names Ursula. What follows is a truly educational and entertaining story about the talents of octopuses and Max's hard work making human and animal friends.
Readers will love Lynne Kelly's heartwarming story from start to finish. They will bond with Max and be fascinated with Ursula. This one is perfect for middle grade readers or anyone who loves animals and learning more about them.
