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Coupled with gorgeous illustrations by Tom de Freston, Julia and the Shark is a poignant tale of family, courage, and mental health sure to start important conversations for generations to come.

"Deep beautiful, and true—a classic from cover to cover."
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer


There are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky...

Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it’s only been seen a few times.

But the ocean i...

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