Product Description

Ten-year-old Kailey loves the tide pools on her beach. Can she find a way to save them from a developer who wants to build a marina?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #274408 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781584855910
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Booklist
Gr. 3-6. The story featuring the latest limited-edition American Girl doll character is a pleasant surprise. In Koss' capable hands, the potentially trite, Pollyanna story of a plucky, 10-year-old California boogie-boarder who takes on wealthy developers not only is believable and readable but also offers good character development, lots of conflict, excellent description, and a realistic conclusion. Although Kailey often hears her parents discussing development in their beachside town, their comments don't mean much until a sign announcing a new mall and theater complex appears on her favorite beach. With the tide pools in danger, Kailey organizes a protest, mobilizing her friends (who are actually pleased about the development), her parents (though her artist father may lose a substantial commission), local business people, and families. Koss' thoughtful presentation to the developer results in a satisfying compromise, proving that even 10-year-olds can make a difference. The commercial complex will be built, of course, but Kailey's beach and tide pools will be preserved. A list of Web resources and an account of a real-life young naturalist are appended. Chris Sherman
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Customer Reviews

Wonderful Book!
I have read this book twice already and I must say that is is as delightful to read it the first time as it is the second. Kailey loves the ocean whether she's spying on tide-pool creatures or splas-crashing though waves on her boogie board,there's no place ten-year-old Kailey loves. She and her best friend Tess, feel totally lucky when they find out a resort-mall-movie multiplex is "Coming Soon!" to their beach. TWELVE movie theaters. Cool shops. Maybe even a snack stand! Then Kailey learns the whole truth:developers plan to haul away the rocky tide pools to make a smooth,sandy beach for tourists. Messind with a whole tide-pool universere is just plain NOT OK. Kailey's got a great idea,but she's never tried anything like it before. If she can believe in herself and make iwt work, there might be hope for the tide pool yet.(Reads the back of the book). I REALLY like this book and I know you will too. Kailey is part of the American Girl of Today Special Edition Doll Collection. Here is the list of the other dolls in her collection:
1. Lindsey (2001-2002)
2. Kailey (2003-2004)
3. Marisol (2005)
4. Jess? (2006)

good book
i got this book for my birthday with my Kailey doll. i red this book and i thought it was very good. its about a surfer girl Kailey who finds out a movie theater and several other buildings. at firsth kailey is excitied but then she relizes that the tide pools will be destroyed. will she save the ocean with the help of family and friends what goes wrong with kailey's friend? you have to read this book to find out. my recommendation is to also get kailey if she is still available because it is fun to act out the scenes. hope this was helpful to you.