Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2001 · Grades 3-5 · Nominee
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Mila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four.
Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal.
The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean....
Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal.
The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean....
Awards
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2001 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Nutmeg Book Award
2000 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
1998 · Grades 6-9 · Nominee
Keystone to Reading Book Award
1998 · Intermediate · Winner
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