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Nov 10, 2019lukasevansherman rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Perfect novel if you're really into the ocean, Rachel Carson, and air guitar. Set in Washington.
Jun 23, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As a volunteer at an aquarium, I devoured this book, amazed at the research that must have been put into this novel in order for the reader to follow along with young Miles' adventures. He gains unexpected fame after a series of remarkable…
Mar 15, 2019feralranger rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Miles, a 13 year old insomniac discovers a giant squid one moonlit night on his beloved tidal flats and becomes an overnight cult figure. This coming of age story is so good I think it should be a classic! It has it all.
Nov 20, 2017drfoster rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
one of my favorite books
Jun 01, 2016
The highest tide was... interesting. It tells the tale of Miles O'Malley, a 13 year old who lives at the shores of Skookumchuck bay, near Olympia Washington. He loves sea life, science, and Angie, a twentysomething girl who used to…
Nov 20, 2013VPLlen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. One of those savory stories with excellent writing and a gorgeous setting. It's a book that invites you to share it's curiosity about the natural world. I learned some things about the ocean and how easy it is to…
Jan 20, 2013ambergrey100 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book has a juvenile main character that even Rachel Carson would love. Describes the west coast life and characters beautifully. Have read it a number of times and enjoy it every time.
Jul 27, 2012uncommonreader rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The story of a 13 year old boy on Puget Sound. It is inspiring about marine life and an all round nice story.
Jul 23, 2012hughsehler rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the setting, loved the writing style!
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Jan 22, 2011vickiboo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Set in the author’s hometown of Olympia, Washington, this novel covers one summer in the life of Rachel Carson-obsessed insomniac thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley. Miles’ consuming interest is the diverse and teaming sea life of…