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When Lillie spends the summer in Wales with her family, she can’t help but feel like the baby of the group. Her big sister Frankie would rather spend time with their older cousin Lana than play with her, and no one else seems to notice how lonely she is.
Then during a boat trip Lillie spots a young dolphin swimming alongside them, and for a short while all her worries melt away. Later, when Frankie and Lana are particularly mean to her, Lillie decides to set off on her own in hopes of seeing the dolphin calf again…
A heartwarming story about family from best-selling author Holly Webb.

Our Review Panel says...

The Summer Dolphin takes readers to the Welsh coast, where Lillie’s holiday is overshadowed by loneliness as her sister excludes her. This is the latest in a series of animal stories by beloved children’s author Holly Webb. A glimpse of dolphins offers Lillie brief joy, but a desire to prove herself leads Lillie on a risky solo trip to a tidal island, where she faces danger.

This poignant story expertly captures the raw emotions of a younger sibling while beautifully evoking the Welsh coast and its wildlife.

David Dean’s illustrations bring the characters and nature to life, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy short chapter adventures about family and animals. An adventurous and joyful animal story.

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