Sharks Unhooked bookcover

Sharks Unhooked

The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger

Becca Hall 

(Illustrator)

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Apr 1, 2025

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Description

Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato.

As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come true, becoming a diver, conservationist, and shark advocate. But Cristina discovered that sharks--the sleek, strong, powerful guardians of the ocean--need our help. She started diving in a protective suit and, as she built trust with sharks, they began coming to her with fishing hooks stuck in their bodies. Did she have the courage to remove the hooks?

Sharks Unhooked is the true story of how one woman is exploring the ocean, helping our ecosystem, and forming incredible bonds with animals beneath the rolling surf.

Product Details

PublisherMillbrook Press (Tm)
Publish DateApril 01, 2025
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9798765627235
Dimensions0.0 X 0.0 X 0.0 inches | 0.9 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Patricia Newman wants us all to know we are part of nature. As a Robert F. Sibert Honor recipient, she shows us how our actions ripple around the world, empowers us to find our own connections to nature, and encourages us to use our imaginations to act on behalf of our communities. Her nonfiction titles have received multiple starred reviews, Orbis Pictus Recommended Awards (NCTE), Green Earth Book Awards, and several Eureka! Awards. She is based in California.
Becca Hall graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2014, where she received a first class honours degree, and the alumni award for illustration. Afterwards she began working as a freelance illustrator and artist. She now lives in Cornwall with her two dogs.

Reviews

"This is a must-read for shark, ocean, and conservationist fans of all ages. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature

-- (3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Newman's writing is lyrical, with chosen line breaks allowing her to emphasize important parts of her narrative. . . Hall's digital cartoon art favors oceanic blues and greens that contrast nicely with gray sharks and brightly colored swimwear."--Booklist

-- (2/19/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Through Newman's sparkling, alliterative verse, a portrait of Cristina emerges--a dreamy wonderer who felt out of place growing up yet found a sense of belonging beneath the waves. Hall's delightful cartoon illustrations avoid anthropomorphism as they depict a more vulnerable side of sharks. Above all, readers will emerge with a strong grasp of sharks' crucial role in ecosystems. A conservation tale that's sure to hook readers."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)

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