The Dolphins and Me

by Don C. Reed, Pamela Carroll, Walter Carroll (Illustrator)

A former diver at California's Marine World/Africa USA chronicles the daily lives of the dolphins he worked with--their antics, show training, illnesses, birthing experiences--and theorizes about the violent behavior these normally gentle creatures sometimes displayed

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction, Middle Grade

135 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1989

Reviews

[Lelab · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book about dolphins in captivity, written by a guy who worked in an aquairum with them for 13 years. What can happen to dolphins in captivity is pretty sad, so this is not a book for little 2nd graders like my son. And I hope I never see another dolphin show.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this book over and over as a kid. Given that's been over 30 years, a lot of questions have been raised in the mean time about dolphins in captivity, but still an interesting read about human/animal interactions.

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book sparked a fascination with dolphins way back when I was in grade school. My copy has long since fallen to pieces from repeated readings, so I can't say how well it holds up now. But I fondly remember reading this and imagining what it would be like to interact with these amazing creatures on a regular basis. It's a really nice little book and Reed has a very approachable way of telling his stories.

[Amy Mair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Previewed this to try to 'sell' it to my daughter who's in a dolphin phase but never wants to read my suggestions. Loved the author's insights regarding wild animals in captivity and his willingness to question his complicity in their enslavement, while at the same time he clearly loved his wild job and his time with his dolphin friends. I also loved getting to know the different dolphins and their unique personalities. Best of all, Jenna's reading it and loving it!

[Shaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dolphins and Me was my favorite book in elementary school!

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real eye opener on how captive dolphins really behave by a man who worked with them for many years; fascinating stories and info

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

a little short but it was good.