Raquel Aparicio was born in Avila, Spain, with her twin sister Sae. A veterinarian, her love of animals and the natural world plays a big part in her writing. evokes the natural world beautifully, with compelling descriptions of the surprising undersea and shoreline wonders that support the strong environmental message.-Kirkus Reviews About the Author Gill Lewis is the author of the critically acclaimed Wild Wings and One White Dolphin, both winners of the Green Earth Book Award, as well as Moon Bear, Gorilla Dawn, and Scarlet Ibis. But the satisfying climax and believable ending come about because of Karas indomitable and generous spirit.-Shelf Awareness, starred review A satisfying stranded-dolphin rehabilitation and an edge-of-your-seat sailboat rescue.

Review Quotes * This life-affirming novel gets its depth from well-drawn, supportive characters such as Karas father, her cousin Daisy, and Felix, a new boy who has cerebral palsy. Written by a veterinarian and brimming with bravery and beauty, this poignant and satisfying story about acting for the greater good (Publishers Weekly) taps into the radiance of nature and dives into the important, timely issue of environmental protection and ecology.

When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Felix and Kara work with vets and specialists to save her and reunite her with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef. But what the town gets is an unexpected new kid, a Paralympics sailing hopeful named Felix. Dredging the reef will mean fisherman can reel in more money. Theyve had it with Karas family and their devotion to protecting marine life and saving the reef. But its more than a broken nose to Jakes family: Its fuel for the fire. Kara is not sorry she punched Jake in the nose-she simply couldnt stand to hear him say one more nasty thing about her missing mother, or her out-of-work father.or her. Book Synopsis A mother dolphin and her albino calf are in peril in this heart-pounding adventure from the author of the acclaimed ecological novel Wild Wings. About the Book A mother dolphin and her albino calf are in peril in this heart-pounding adventure from the author of the acclaimed ecological novel Wild Wings.

One White Dolphin by Gill Lewis