A Tale of True Friendship

by Emma Ryan (Adapted by), Karen Janszen

Based on the heartwarming 3-D movie premiering September 16, 2011!


When a dolphin named Winter loses her tail in a crab trap, it’s up to a young boy named Sawyer and the staff at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to help her survive against the odds. Sawyer is quiet at first, but his special connection with Winter soon brings him out of his shell. One day, after visiting his cousin at an army hospital, Sawyer gets an idea to have a doctor there make Winter a prosthetic tail. This proposal inspires the staff at the aquarium and fills Sawyer with the hope that Winter may one day swim again.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Laura]

I visited the aquarium and touched Hope 2 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Charlie]

Overall, this was pretty good. It was a little different from the movie, but this book is great for young readers who had watched the movie and enjoyed it. It was really fantastic of that story of the dolphin and Sawyer and now I might read Dolphin Tale 2.

[Marissa]

A great book based on the true story of Winter, the dolphin. It's inspiring and uplifting. This is based on the hit movie. l love the book and movie!

[Prabhat sharma]

Dolphin Tale: A Tale of True Friendship by Emma Ryan (Adapted by), Karen Janszen- Hindi language translation by Arvind Gupta- Children’s Illustrated Colour Picture Book- the book narrates the story of two friends first a dolphin named Winter and a boy named Sawyer. While on the sea shore, Sawyer finds that a Dolphin Winter is stuck in a crab trap. Clearwater Marine Hospital carries Winter to the Aquarium. Here it is found that Winter is not able to move her tail. On X-ray, it is found that her spinal chord has been injured. Whenever Winter sees Sawyer, she whistles with joy and moves. Doctors take the clue that they must call an expert. Dr. McCarthy is a prosthetics expert. He prepares a tail with a mould butt the tail does not suit her body. Another tail is prepared which is better. Winter accepts the tails and starts moving.
This story is very inspiring to not just those who love animals, but also to the ones who have gone through obstacles. Coloured illustrations help the reader in relating to the story. I have read the Hindi language translation of this book.

[Edaaa]

I went to see Winter twice and I've even have a photo with Panama!! I loved the movies and I was obsessed with dolphins. This book is my memento from those times and I treasure it :)

[Joy]

Simple read

[Kim]

This is a cute book for kids

[Emily Tidwell]

The book “Dolphin Tale” is based on a true story of a dolphin named Winter. One-day Winter was swimming to close to the shore and was severely hurt. Luckily enough, a boy named sawyer noticed her laying on the beach and was able to reach out for help. Winter was taken to the Marine hospital, where she wasn’t moving because she had lost her tail in a crab trap. However, when Sawyer came to visit, she whistled with joy! She definitely moves and tries to swim when her friend is around. Swimming side to side has caused more damage to Winters spinal cord. But thanks to Dr. McCarthy and Sawyers amazing idea of a prosthetic tail, Winter just might be okay after all.

This story is very inspiring to not just those who love animals, but also to the ones who have gone through obstacles. Many people that were disabled, gained hope and were encouraged by Winter’s story. Growing up babysitting many kids that had walking disabilities, and other forms, this book was heartwarming and a wonderful connection for them. This book is great for a wide range of children. I love how this book shows the true meaning of friendship and what it for tells.

[Cara]

Type of book: picture book

Literary genre: nonfiction

Awards: none

Summary: It is the true story of a dolphin who gets injured as his found by a boy. The book details who Winter, the dolphin, is taken to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where she is fitted with a prosthetic tail.

Critique: It’s a great story about friendship and the environment.

Prompts/Questions: What does it mean to be a friend? Write about a time you were a true friend or had a true friend?

Craft elements: Do a poster on bottlenose dolphins.

[Morbus Iff]

The second movie we went to see as a family; you were so excited to get "the book!"

[Nikki]

I BOUGHT THIS FOR KAYLEE SHE LOVED IT SHE MAKES ME READ IT TO HER EVERY NIGHT SHE EVEN LOVES THE WEBSITE

[Adam Hinckley]

My daughter would probably give it a 5. She loved it.

[Beth]

Friends don't give up on friends just as Sawyer did not give up on Winter.

[Taylor Darst]

I absolutely love this book. I love the story in general but when it was made into a movie I think this book meant a lot more to people.

[Ariana]

i think the book was not good i would never buy it for myself it was not good at all do not read it or buy it it is to much money to not be good.

[Rola]

I think that this book is awesome! but I think that the movie is better!

[Horselover390]

i guess it was fine not the best.

[Marilyn]

Very stilted language. Doesn't engage the reader.

[Christie]

amazing and heartwarming true story

[Leah]

This book was very sad at points and very happy at others.

[Ethan]

Awesome