By: Maya Lovria
“Her mother called her Odder from the day she was born. Something about the way the little pup never settled, something about the way her eyes were always full of questions.” Odder is the Queen of Play. As a sea otter who lives off the coast of central California, she spends her blissful days frolicking and playing in the waves. She always has a new move to show off, a new act to perfect, a new trick to perform. From dive bombing to the ocean floor to cracking open delicious mussels with her favorite rock, life is always a wonderful adventure for young Odder. A fearless daredevil, and always curious, young Odder is constantly approaching humans: from surfers and boaters to scuba divers and people in canoes. No matter how many times the humans move her away into quieter waters with less trouble and humans, she always comes back. But Odder one day leads herself and her cautious, timid, and careful friend Kairi into trouble. After a dangerous encounter with a great white shark turns her whole life upside down, Odder seeks refuge at a sea life hospital/aquarium in Monterey Bay. The hospital is known to the sea otters as Highwater. Odder had sheltered herself in Highwater before, but this time, she may not be leaving Highwater. Throughout the entire book, Odder flashes back to her old life when she was a tiny pup, and the readers learn more about her past. An enchanting book written in free verse by Katherine Applegate, Odder is a masterpiece among written works. Told from the point of view of a young sea otter, Odder is a simply delightful read. From diving and playing to shark encounters and ‘shaking sickness’, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read page after page. About the Author: Katherine Applegate "Hello. I am Katherine. I am a writer. It’s not as easy as it looks. It is, however, the best job on the planet.” Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including, but not limited to, The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, the Endling series, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter book series, and the Animorphs series. She has also written several standalone novels such as Crenshaw, Odder, Wishtree, and Willowdeen. She lives in California with her husband, fellow children’s author Michael Grant, and their children. Sources:
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