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Two belugas divide a Maine community
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Two belugas divide a Maine community
When two beluga whales arrive near the villages of Quarry Cove and Pepper Mill, the local response exposes a conflict between fishing livelihoods, commercial interests, and efforts to protect the animals. Lighthouse keeper and postmistress Nettie Beal joins young friends Karl and Christine in a campaign that brings them into conflict with local authorities and family pressures. Set in coastal Maine and inspired by an actual event, the story centers on community divisions and the competing stakes surrounding wildlife conservation.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Teens and young adults interested in animal-centered fiction.
- Readers drawn to stories about wildlife conservation and conflicts within small communities.
- Readers curious about fiction inspired by an actual Maine event.
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