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The Ocean Calls

Tina M Cho, illustrated by Jess X

Dayeon is learning the traditions of the haenyeo, women sea divers on her South Korean island, from her grandmother. Although they practice holding their breath, Dayeon has stayed close to shore because she is not ready to dive deeply. When her grandmother asks again, Dayeon agrees despite her fear. With Grandma beside her, she explores beneath the water farther from shore in search of ocean treasures. When dolphins appear, her grandmother brings her back to the boat and the other divers waiting there.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD580L
ATOS Book Level
3.8
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Courage · Cultural Heritage · Grandparents And Generations · Ocean Life
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Kokila
Published
August 4, 2020
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781984814869
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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