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When will we know if the TV version of Zoo is coming back for a 2nd summer?
I so hope it is because they haven’t yet brought my favorite scene from the book to the screen!
You know the one I’m talking about – when people are attacked by wild, savage, ferocious…dolphins.
That’s right, dolphins. No, I’m not kidding, folks. It’s the fact that they are dolphins that makes the attack more frightening than the others. The lion attacks we can of course see coming a mile away, believable even to the extent of the cunningly plotted execution. But Patterson takes us completely by surprise by villainizing dolphins – the golden retrievers of the sea! – by giving them an uncharacteristic hunger for human flesh.
And no, that “hunger” is not the FoodFic tie-in. That distinction goes to the never-before-heard-by-me synonym for puking which was thrown out in a subsequent scene: feeding the seagulls. This caught my attention because my kids and I had just – the same day I read the passage – listed all the colloquialisms we’d ever heard for throwing up. We covered everything from cookies to tossed to porcelain gods hugged to chucks upped, but not one of us came up with seagull feeding. *smh* Just when I thought Patterson had no more tricks up his sleeve. Although that might’ve been Ledwidge’s contribution. ;)
But bodily functions aside, will it be those above-mentioned dolphin attacks that finally force the powers-that-be to take the animal threat seriously? They do acknowledge Jackson Oz and the motley crew of scientists that come together on the show much more quickly than they did in the text, but in both cases will it still be too late? Okay, I know how it ends book-wise, but we'll see if the show takes a different path...
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Yates, David, Craig Hatkoff, Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff. 2014. Hope for Winter: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. New York: Scholastic. (Advance Reader Copy)
Anyone who has seen the movie, Dolphin Tale, knows the story of Winter, the rescued dolphin fitted with a prosthetic tail. Now, in the book Hope for Winter (and in the upcoming Dolphin Tale 2 movie), people will learn of Hope, another bottlenose dolphin rescued in circumstances remarkably similar to those of Winter's, and destined to bring them together.
In simple language, this paperback picture book tells the story of Hope's rescue and new life at the aquarium,
When the cast and crew finished filming Dolphin Tale, they threw a party at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. They were happily celebrating, when they received an urgent call —a baby dolphin was on her way to the aquarium. She was very sick and might not survive the trip. A group of veterinarians, dolphin trainers, and volunteers left the party and started getting prepared. When the baby dolphin arrived, it was clear that every minute counted.
Back matter includes several pages of information on Clearwater Marine Aquarium, two pages of "Amazing similarities between Winter and Hope," and "Dolphin Facts."
Fans of the original movie, animal enthusiasts, and teachers should love this one.
(Publication date: August 26, 2014)
Today is Nonfiction Monday. See all of today's Nonfiction selections at the Nonfiction Monday blog.
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I look forward to the last week of May every year and 2014 is no exception. To what am I referring? My annual pilgrimage to Hay-on-Wye of course.
Every year since I can remember, I find myself in England’s famous book town for the excellent Hay Festival. Now in its 27th year the eponymous book festival can be found nestling under canvass for 11 days in the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Due to the breadth of our publishing at OUP we are lucky enough to field a great ‘team’ of authors every year at this internationally renowned festival and this year is no exception.
Sharing the Green Room with the likes of Stephen Fry, Ruby Wax, Monty Don, and James Lovelock, this year, will be Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalization and Development and Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford, who will be speaking about ‘Meeting Global Challenges’. This talk kicks off a series of three talks inspired by the new book Is the Planet Full? Edited by Goldin, the book has 10 contributors and later in the week talks will also pull out some of the books’ major themes such as ‘The End of Population Growth?’ addressed by Professor Sarah Harper, Co-Director, Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, ‘Can the World Feed 10 Billion People (Sustainably & Equitably)’ discussed by Charles Godfrey and with Yavinder Malhi who will be looking at the question ‘Bigger than the Biosphere? A metabolic perspective on our human-dominated planet’.
The Hay Festival site. Photo by Finn Beales.
A specialist in ancient Greek history, Professor Paul Cartledge will be talking about his latest book After Thermopylae. Illustrating the diversity of the OUP’s contribution to the festival this year and offering something for everyone, the week continues with Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones discussing spies and spying; John van Wyhe, who is flying in from Singapore, will talk about Alfred Russell Wallace of whom last year saw the 100 year anniversary of his death; Justin Gregg, who knows a thing or two about dolphins, asks Are Dolphins Really Smart? For the scientists among us Professor Peter Atkins will surely answer the question What is Chemistry? in a fully illustrated talk on the subject.
Frequent visitors to Hay will be familiar with David & Hilary Crystal who have entertained many a festival goer over the years and this year they plan to take us on a literary tour through the UK looking at how the language was shaped by Wordsmiths and Warriors in history.
There is not much Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies at King’s College London, doesn’t know about Strategy. And his latest book on the topic gives us a panoramic synthesis of the role of strategy throughout world civilization, from ancient Greece through the nuclear age. He was appointed Official Historian of the Falklands Campaign in 1997 and more recently, in June 2009, served as a member of the official inquiry into Britain and the 2003 Iraq War.
During the final weekend of the festival Thomas Weber will bring insight and detail on Hitler’s formative experiences as a soldier on the Western Front when discussing Hitler’s First War and Julian Thomas will discuss ‘The Dorstone Dig‘ where over the last couple of summers, the archaeological team have uncovered two 6,000-year-old burial mounds and the remains of two huge halls that appear to have been ritually burned down.
I, for one, will be looking forward to being entertained and educated during my week at Hay and I hope you are too!
Kate Farquhar-Thomson is Head of Publicity at OUP in Oxford.
. The Adventures of Max, Book 1: Little Dude by Michelle Hennessy illustrations by Luke Harland 3 Stars . . From Press Release: Max always dreamed of surfing. Every day he’d go down to the beach and watch all of the other surfers riding the waves and having tons of fun. The sun was going …
You might perhaps know that I write books about mermaids. If you do, you might possibly also know that I have a new book out this month. In fact, this week! It's called Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun. It is the fifth book in a series about a completely ordinary, modern girl called Emily Windsnap, who just happens to discover during a school swimming lesson that when she goes in water she becomes a mermaid.
People often ask me where I get the inspiration for these books. Well, this month, I would simply like to share something with you which I believe answers that question better than I could ever do with words.
It's something that I experienced a couple of weeks ago and was one of the most magical evenings of my life. I made a video of it, which I've been showing to as many people as possible because I just want to share this beautiful moment. So apologies if you've seen it before. Actually, scratch that, I make no apologies for giving you the chance to watch it twice!
So, get yourself a cuppa, or a bar of chocolate - or both. Settle down in your chair, get comfy, click the link below and treat yourself to a magical four minutes.
Have seen before and enjoyed watching again. Placed the link on my Facebook page and know loads of my mates enjoyed watching it.
I went dolphin watching to Gibraltar years ago and had a similar experience. It just confirms to me we must care for our seas as much as we do our land.
*Non-fiction chapter book for kids 7 to 10 years old
*8-year-old girl is the focus of the book
*Rating: What an inspirational book! Kids will love Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage. It’s one of those stories that teachers/parents can use to help children who are struggling with almost any self-esteem issue. Besides, who doesn’t love a dolphin story?
Short, short summary:
Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage by Nancy Stewart is the true story of a young girl, Katrina, who was born with a birth defect and therefore had a “helper” leg. She felt self-conscious about it and about being different than other kids her age. When the book begins, Katrina is on her way to Disney with her family. But before they go, her parents take her to an aquarium where rescued sea animals live. One of the animals is a dolphin named Winter, who has a prosthetic tail after losing his in a fishing accident. Immediately, Katrina is drawn to Winter and realizes they have a lot of similarities. But even better, Winter motivates Katrina to try activities she would have NEVER tried before. Instead of having an “I-Can’t” attitude, she does an almost 180, and she has an I CAN DO ANYTHING attitude. Katrina credits Winter as being her inspiration. For anyone who has seen the movie Dolphin Tale, Winter is the subject of that movie with Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., and Ashley Judd. (Winter did her own stunts in the movie! LOL) Nancy Stewart’s book focuses more on Katrina than on Winter, but it’s interesting that Winter is again “starring” in a story.
So, what do I do with this book?
1. After reading this book, ask children to journal about something that bothers them about themselves and how they can face this head on like Katrina and Winter did. What is something children have been afraid to do, but they did it anyway? Or what is something they are going to try? Children who are not good writers can use pictures to explain their thoughts.
2. Explore The Pier Aquarium website, which is where Winter lives. If possible, ask someone with a prosthetic leg to come to your classroom and speak about it. Bring the world of the book into your classroom.
3. Ask students to write a letter to Katrina and/or Winter, explaining what they liked about their stories and what children now feel inspired to do.
You might be wondering where the house is? This is the big blue house, home to wondrous things, mystery and big time beauty. Where life and death swirl in the icy depths.
I made this painting for the program when John's brother Phil Hartman died in 1998.
John asked me to create this painting quickly so it is not the greatest work of art but I tried to make it about the content and focus on the message. Phil loved the sky, he had a plane and he loved the ocean and he had a boat. He adored Catalina and went there often. This image is what I thoughthis children would like, the idea that we all come together and swimand play in the big ocean as a family with abandon and until then, we join each other in the sea of mind. The father, mother and children all together jumping and feeling joy, the oneness. The children are grown now and they are so beautiful it hurts my eyes. All of our hearts are joined forever.They will live and grow and the renewal is taking place within and without. Sweet Graham Nash played two songs for thisbeautiful and small private ceremony. I have included the song"Simple Man" that he played for us. My submission for Illustration Friday's "Renewal" theme is the circle. When it makes no sense we must find the beauty in the aftermath.
We had a drink to Phil last night and he was with us.
Very touching piece, I love the way the light is shining on the dolphins, I think it's a lovely piece and fits with this weeks theme beautifully. Thanks for sharing!
It is beautiful. Your husband was given a wonderful gift in you and your joyful spirit. God must have known he would need you.
We remember Phil with fondness. He was one of our favorite actors and although our knowledge of him was simply what we saw on the screen, we felt sadness at his passing. Great talents are always missed.
So many times I've thought of Phil and how that is for you and John. I've had a letter in my head and heart to send you for awhile now about that... Everything about this post is so beautiful...my eyes teared up. I so get your heart, girl.- It's so wonderful that John has someone like you, and your heart, to count on, love and be present for. Healing is a lifelong journey with loss like this...you both will always have my heartfelt friendship and healing thoughts-- xo
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
Dear Anon, you might have noticed that it is quite rare that I comment on comments because I have to spend some time in the real world too ;) but the reason my posts are better now is little by little I am revealing more of myself which is not easy for me. I would prefer to stay somewhat on the private side but yes, that is a bore. Having said that I try to strick a balance of reality and privacy so that the peeps that want to read about my adventures have something to sink their teeth into. I am really just a humble art blog though :D Thank you for your kind comment and maybe some day you will reveal yourself ;)
De los momentos tristes salen obras mágicas y maravillosas como esta, hecha con mucho amor y sentimiento y eso se refleja en la ilustración que parece estár viva. Es una belleza. Besos.
Het Val, The first thing I did think of was "where's the house? :o) After I read your few paragraphs, I sat here speechless and typeless (if that's a word) Wow what a wonderful tribute to Phil. I had no idea that he was your brother-in-law. I know he's looking down with pride and joy. Thanks for your vulnerability and for sharing your wonderful work with us. I always scroll through the submissions looking for your little blue ribbon house. Love your big blue house and all it's wondrous things. God bless you and your loved ones in 2010 Val.
Oh my! I didn't know you were related to him! What a very beautiful post and gorgeous piece of art. Sometimes the best art comes when we don't have much time to do it. Especially if our soul is involved deeply in the process.
Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again told by Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, and Craig Hatkoff. Scholastic, 2009 (publisher supplied review copy)
The Hatkoffs' Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship was a popular choice for school libraries with its theme of survival and friendship between two unlikely companions, a baby hippo and a giant tortoise.
Like Owen the hippo, Winter the baby dolphin, was also in distress when she was found, entangled in the ropes of a crab trap. Although she was rescued and well cared for, Winter eventually lost her tail because of her injuries. Kevin Carroll and the experts from Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics worked to design a prosthesis for Winter so she could swim properly and avoid damage to her backbone. The need for the prosthesis was medical, for Winter's health--not for appearance. I appreciated that this point was emphasized
Winter has generated a great deal of interest among children and veterans who have prostheses or other medical devices. Whether the need for these devices is the result of accident, illness or a grievous war injury, coping with the aftermath can be challenging and emotionally difficult.
There is reassurance in a story of adults who will go to extraordinary lengths to care for these animals. A child can see themselves in both roles, the child needing help and the kind and caring expert who provides it.
I was interested in reviewing this title because of my library "dolphin girls." Every year there are one or two girls who want ot read and reread every nonfiction book in the school library on dolphins. This book is an excellent choice for them. It includes facts and information about these mammals, their physiology, their care, socialization and training.
The story is well reported and there is no anthropomorphizing of the dolphin. In fact, Hatkoff emphasizes that humans cannot know what Winter is thinking. Winter's story is well documented with full color photos including some very interesting photographs of the prosthetic tail.
Additional background on the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Kevin Carroll and Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics is included. Interestingly, Hanger was founded in 1861, during the American Civil War.
The Hatkoffs have found a nice publishing niche here with true stories of animal rescue. The focus on the use of prostheses in this one could be timely for children whose relatives are injured veterans. Doing whatever is necessary to help these heros is the very l
0 Comments on NonFiction Monday: Winter's Tail as of 1/1/1900
In the flat strike of afternoon sun, we were escorted (first slowly, then not) into the bay by a rubber-boat captain named Abby. He promised dolphins. He told stories about strand feedings—dolphins who assaulted the muddy margins of low-tide creeks with gang slams against miniature fish. It happens nowhere in the world but here, he said, and he said, too, that only a privileged few have seen it. We wanted to see it. We did. Strand feedings of a violent magnitude—600 pound dolphins throwing their bodies to the shore.
Afterward we were out on the open sea, or, at least, the wider, deeper bay, following in the wake of a shrimp boat. We were a small thing among the bigger beasts of the sea–the 1,000 pound dolphins with their war scars, their scratch marks, their torn-into fins, their babies. They came near enough for touching—almost. They nudged beneath the underbelly of the boat. They roared at us from either side, and the camera was not fast enough.
Except for once or twice.
Our idyllic three and a half days have come to their end.
But oh, it was something. Oh, it was.
And if you ever have a secret urge to spend a few hours with dolphins, ask for Abby at South Beach, Commander Zodiac. He's the real thing. He still loves the job he does.
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It's funny how other animals are entrancing. Susan only wanted to see seals in Cape Cod and every time a head popped up out of the water, there was a cry of excitement. I wonder whether dolphins or seals think we are as cute as we think they are...or are they oblivious? A puzzlement!
I've been thinking of you and your dolphins since I first read this post yesterday. We saw dolphins three times when we were on the West Coast. Once at Sea World, very up close and personal. And two times standing on the beach, watching them surface from a great distance, wondering where they were going in such a hurry.
I was standing on the shore. They came this near. They scissored, circled, returned. What keeps us alive? What keeps us afloat? We each have our answers.
I require the honest exchange of the honest right now. The conversation that means something. The person who says, What if?, or, What now? I have, and I make, little room for the nothing nothings. I want every single moment to count.
Yes, Beth, Me too! I want to be like a baby with a piece of wrapping paper, with each new experience and encounter. I want to let every one of my senses get to "know it". I want to have time with people and have conversation that aren't 140 words or less. I want to listen, I want to hear... I long for a time when life was seredipitous and not some carefully crafted and scheduled activity. I miss conversations that don't sound like canned motivational speeches or refrigerator magnet slogans. I miss real life and not unscripted drama.
Since no one commented on your photo, I will. It is gorgeous, inspiring. On Cape Cod we saw seals poking their heads out of the water, searching the beach, then disappearing. How wonderful! They are beautiful creatures, to be enjoyed with the vastness of the ocean and the whiteness of the sands. Makes you relax and reflect and smile (as did your photo--smile, that is).
When I think about it, it's been awhile since someone asked me how I was doing and really cared about the answer. Most of the time the only reason they ask is simply for the appearance of really caring. How sad.
Exactly. I am all about this approach. It is the way I live now. It is surely not for everyone. I wonder if it has to do with a perspective on loss. As in we have lost and we know there is no time for nonsense. Always inspiring words from you, Beth. Love the pic and how the words and pic work together. Lisa
Hi Beth, I would imagine that "it" excites and exhaust those closest. My mom is a lot like that to - no lost moments because of her desire for all honest moments. I admire the trait greatly and wonder at the bravery it takes to live that way. Sierra
My children have definitely inspired me to (try to) live this way ... they find uniqueness and wonder in even the smallest of things, and it's such a great reminder!
"...would it be possible (or has it been done already?) to come up with similarly defining children’s books of the various 20th century decades?"
Chall-onge!
My boss came up with the following:
1900s: Wizard of Oz 1910s: Anne of Green Gables 1920s: Millions of cats 1930s: Caddie Woodlawn 1940s: Curious George 1950s: Cat in the Hat 1960s: Snowy Day 1970s: A tossup between Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret and The Outsiders 1980s: Arnold Lobel’s Fables 1990s: Harry Harry Harry [he means Mr. Potter] 2000s: Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Not bad. Not bad at all. I mean, it really all comes down to how you want to define said eras. If you want to show how the course of children's literature has changed over the years, this is a darn good collection. Personally, my sole objections lie with the 80s and 2000s. My boss explained that Fables was one of the few titles he was familiar with that really delved into the notion of making fables accessible in a quite format (or something to that effect). As for Gerstein's book, it's impossible to get a hold on changes in kidlit publishing in this particular century. I might opt for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus since Mr. Mo is particularly good at wrangling the old marketing machine. Pigeon sort of defines how it is that we're selling books to kids these days. But if I wanted to be snarky, I guess I could find a book covered head to toe in glitter and spangles and say that IT was the defining book (The Fancy Nancy ripoffs, perhaps?) but I could never be so cruel.
9 Comments on Children's Books That Defined an Era, last added: 5/31/2007
Ah, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...my not-so-secret obsession! *drool*
Monica Edinger said, on 5/26/2007 5:36:00 AM
Hope those interested come by to weigh in. (Betsy, you too!) I've responded to John's comment with one of my own. The specific post is at: http://medinger.wordpress.com/2007/05/25/another-day-another-list/
MotherReader said, on 5/26/2007 10:27:00 AM
You know, I'd give the 2000's to Harry Potter - even though the first book came out in 1997, because the book didn't get the chance to shape much of the 1990's.
Then I'd give the 1990's to Junie B. Jones/Magic Tree House which I think shaped the way series were used and marketed.
Brooke said, on 5/26/2007 2:12:00 PM
I don't know . . . If I were going to choose a book to represent the '60s, I'd have to go with either Where the Wild Things Are (1963) or Harriet the Spy (1964).
That's right -- Sendak's anarchistic monsters came out the same year Kennedy was assasinated, and seems almost like a harbinger of an era when American society was on the verge losing its collective mind.
Meanwhile, Fitzhugh's novel was the first to portray chidhood not as a special, magical time, but as one of deep unfairness, when parents sometimes drink and put their kids in therapy.
Progressivism, counterculture, postmodern alienation, and a bit of psychedalia -- what else can you ask for from the 1960s?
Jenny Han said, on 5/26/2007 7:42:00 PM
For the 80s, I'd go with Berenstain Bears.
fusenumber8 said, on 5/27/2007 6:49:00 AM
Well certainly Harriet and Wild Things were indicative of the social climate of the 60s, sure. But if we're talking about kidlit trends and significant moments, there's no contesting The Snowy Day. I mean, it may not look very 60s, but it redefined the entire industry, broke barriers, etc. etc.
Anonymous said, on 5/27/2007 9:30:00 AM
"Pigeon sort of defines how it is that we're selling books to kids these days."
Wish you'd take some time to expound on this a bit. What exactly do you mean by it? Put it in a new post--I think it's an important enough question to warrant a full posting!
dP
L. Diane Wolfe said, on 5/27/2007 12:14:00 PM
I agree that the Harry Potter books should be more 2000s. And not to take away from Fables, but the Choose Your Own Adventure books really did a lot for the 80s.
a. fortis said, on 5/31/2007 5:43:00 PM
I agree, I'm not sure about the 80s choice, especially since I was still a child in the (early/mid) 80s and seeing the title just made me go "huh?" Jenny's suggestion is a good one. When I think about it, though, I guess a lot of the books I read as a child were published earlier...Ramona Quimby comes to mind, as does Superfudge...
Have seen before and enjoyed watching again. Placed the link on my Facebook page and know loads of my mates enjoyed watching it.
I went dolphin watching to Gibraltar years ago and had a similar experience. It just confirms to me we must care for our seas as much as we do our land.
Thanks for sharing again.
Beautiful! and the music is perfect for it.
Loved the sunset on the waves. Just beautiful.
(Commented for longer before but blogger/google ate the comment. Now let's see . . .)
well..i really like the character of your story. Mermaid is really such a interesting and inviting topic for the readers.