  | Swimming with spies Author: Lucyk-Berger, Chrystyna | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
As war escalates between the Russians and Ukrainians in the port city of Sevastopol, can one girl and a pod of dolphins prove that communication is the greatest weapon of all?
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.40 Points: 8.0 Quiz: 551931 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/11/24)
Booklist (10/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/15/2024 During the 2014 Crimean crisis in Ukraine, Sofiya, her tato (father), and her babushka all staff a dolphinarium, where they’re trying to raise enough money to keep the family business afloat by running summer camps for kids Sofiya’s age. There, Tato has also begun teaching sign language to some of the dolphins, and Sofiya’s friends take an interest in assisting—even her enemy, Ilya, helps with camp sign-ups by videoing the dolphins’ training and boosting social-media campaigns. When Ilya’s father, acting on behalf of the Russian military, takes over the dolphinarium, the children plan an escape for the dolphins in protest. This well-researched piece of recent historical fiction often feels like a Clive Cussler adventure novel for kids, with lots of action and twists and turns. Swimming with Spies is both extremely timely and overwhelmingly sad. The back matter discusses the current war for sovereignty in Ukraine, and the included map and glossary will prove extremely helpful for readers, as well. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
