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One turtle's last straw the real-life rescue that sparked a sea change

"Based on the viral video that set a movement in motion, this heartwrenching story of one turtle's rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life--and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!"--

Main Author:	Boxer, Elisa (Author)
Other Authors:	Álvarez Miguéns, Marta, 1976- (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2022]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Turtles > Anecdotes > Juvenile nonfiction. Marine biodiversity conservation > Juvenile nonfiction. Plastic marine debris > Environmental aspects > Juvenile nonfiction. Drinking straws > Environmental aspects > Juvenile nonfiction.

Summary:	"Based on the viral video that set a movement in motion, this heartwrenching story of one turtle's rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life--and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!"--
Physical Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
Audience:	Ages 4-8 Grades K-1
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780593372463 0593372468 9780593372470 0593372476
Author Notes:	Elisa Boxer is a Maine-based, Emmy-winning journalist and columnist whose writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times , Inc., and Fast Company . Having worked in newspaper, magazine, and television journalism, Elisa is thrilled to bring her reporting and storytelling skills to the world of children's literature. She is the author of A Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi Story and The Voice That Won the Vote: How One Woman's Words Made History . Marta Álvarez Miguéns is an author and children's book illustrator living in A Coruña, Spain. In 2007, her artwork was selected and exhibited at the Bratislava Biennial of Illustration (BIB). She illustrated Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist , which was named one of the Best Children's Books of 2017 by Parents Magazine , and won the Blue Spruce Award in 2018. She also painted the funny and charming illustrations for What Is Poo? , which won the Silver Award at the Junior Design Awards 2017.

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