The Music of Dolphins

Karen Hesse's critically acclaimed novel tells the poignant story of a girl, named Mila, who has been raised by dolphins since infancy. When she is discovered and brought back to human society, she faces the immense challenge of adapting to a completely foreign world, including learning language and social customs. The core of the story revolves around Mila's internal conflict and her eventual choice between the freedom and instinctual life of the ocean with her dolphin family, and the complex, often confusing, but potentially enriching world of humans. It's a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and what truly defines humanity, making it suitable for thoughtful middle-grade readers.

A girl raised by dolphins must choose between two worlds in this critically acclaimed novel about what it means to be a human being.