Description
Winner of the 2015 Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Children’s Fiction
2015 Gold Medal winner at Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards
When eight-year-old Saroya loses her mother, her usually absent father takes her on a cruise for her birthday, which he forgets to celebrate. Devastated and very seasick, Saroya falls off the ship trying to catch a locket that once belonged to her mother. She is rescued by a dolphin, who takes her to the magical Animia Island, where she meets Josephine, a stuffed puppet; her son, Little Joe; Calista the conch; Jonbl the baseball glove; and Spoon. They, among others, were all unwanted and have come to life. Through her new friends, Saroya learns she is not alone and that where there is life, there is love.
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Release Date | October 28, 2014 |
| Release Date Machine | 1414454400 |
| Imprint | Sylva Kelegian |
| Provider | Sylva Kelegian |
| Categories | Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Sylva Kelegian is an actress who has appeared on the New York stage, guest starred on some of television’s most popular dramas, and appeared in feature films. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Jude Ciccolella, and their dogs.
Narrator Bio
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.
Overview
Winner of the 2015 Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Children’s Fiction
2015 Gold Medal winner at Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards
When eight-year-old Saroya loses her mother, her usually absent father takes her on a cruise for her birthday, which he forgets to celebrate. Devastated and very seasick, Saroya falls off the ship trying to catch a locket that once belonged to her mother. She is rescued by a dolphin, who takes her to the magical Animia Island, where she meets Josephine, a stuffed puppet; her son, Little Joe; Calista the conch; Jonbl the baseball glove; and Spoon. They, among others, were all unwanted and have come to life. Through her new friends, Saroya learns she is not alone and that where there is life, there is love.
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