Cover of Gracie Under the Waves

Gracie Under the Waves

Linda Sue Park

Sixth grader Gracie hopes to snorkel during a family trip to Roatán, Honduras, home to a marine park. A coral cut leaves her with an infection that keeps her out of the water, while resentment toward her younger brother complicates her disappointment. Her new friend Alina introduces her to people working to protect and regrow coral at the park, where Gracie confronts a threatened reef.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
731L
ATOS Book Level
4.7
AR Interest Level
MG 4–8
AR Points
5.0
Word Count
32,573
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
Q
Themes
Environment · Friendship · Ocean Life · Resilience · Siblings
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 17, 2026
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9780063346307
Language
English