First Watch

Loads of drama wrapped up in a long-kept secret. This season pull in middle grade readers! Grab a surfboard and catch a wave with crazy Charlie.2022 International Indie Award for Children''s Chapter Book. Charlie and his human live aboard a boat called Ninja. Poachers boldly prowl local turtle nests. Why is the Coast Guard always too late? Who can make a difference? Surely not mere dogs?Charlie''s leadership tips the balance in his friend group. His fellows begin to see that everyone and anyone is called to take a stand. The dogs learn to ride their surfboards with expert skill but wily poachers stand in the way. The canine surfers must understand their power to make a difference ...just as they are. Winner International Indie Book Award for Chapter Book 2022. Reading level: Longer illustrated chapter books/middle grade books (ages 8-12).Listening level: storytelling on Audible (all ages).Children''s Educational Topics: friendship dynamics leadership styles self-confidence environmental conservation sea turtles and of course...canine surfing. Excellent adjunct to classroom relationship discussions as well as environmental teaching units.YouTube book trailer https: //youtube/watch?v=SDeCn66EY3M