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In this lively story, second‑grader Liz and her family visit the beach for a long weekend. While her friends in the Critter Club animal shelter care for colorful aquarium fish, Liz discovers a baby octopus in need of help. She takes on the challenge of rescuing the creature, and later competes in a sand‑castle contest against an unfriendly young neighbor, showing courage and friendship along the way.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Callie Barkley
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