The Watchers [Paperback]

Terry Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2007

A dark cloud hung over the moon, but they could still see the outline of the shore. Brian stopped short and put his hand up to his lips to quiet their arrival. Yet it wasn't entirely silent. Timi noticed a clicking sound that echoed in her ears. They spotted a number of dark shapes moving in the water. Just then the cloud moved on and a shaft of light broke loose and flooded the bay. Timi gasped as she saw hundreds of them moving in towards the land. It was like a flotilla of boats landing on the beach. Timi looked at Sataki, whose eyes were almost as wide open as her mouth. Brian just stood, silently watching. The amazed group of explorers remained that way for a long time. Timi was, of course, the first to break the silence. "This really is a special place," she whispered,"What are they?" "Horseshoe crabs are wonderful creatures. They are ancient, valuable and often misunderstood, sometimes with tragic consequences. Terry Moore's moving, timely story shows us the plight of the horseshoe crab, and their importance to the health of the planet, through the eyes of children. This book can effectively bring the issues of pollution, ecology, and working together for change into classrooms and homes not only in New Jersey, but anywhere. Kudos to Mr. Moore for his fine effort." Judie WeinsteinNew Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Terry Moore has been a third grade teacher in Tenafly, NJ for 21 years and lives in Verona, N.J.He has written for Rethinking Schools Magazine, taught writing process at Columbia University in New York City and created an Environmental Webquest(http://www.tenafly.k12.nj.us/~tmoore ) for elementary school children.He has a wife, Kim, and a daughter, Kate, who refuses to eat any type of crab.Mr. Moore believes that environmentalism begins with each individual but must extend to other forces responsible for the environment, like corporations, fisherman, breederies scientists and the media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425989845
• ISBN-13: 978-1425989842
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,686,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Summer Pleasure", June 19, 2008

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Lou Russo "Singer/songwriter/artist" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Watchers (Paperback)

Terry Moore's "The Watchers" delivers a wonderful story about kids, summer, the beach, parents, summer friends, mysterious sea creatures, corporate greed, ecology, and nature's delicate balance of all life on earth.
Mr. Moore manages to touch all the bases succinctly in an totally enjoyable "quick read."
The story centers on three children, (two girls, named Timi and Sataki, and their friend Brian) spending the summer vacation at the shore, in a beach town, that we eventually find out has nearly become ruined by corporate pollution. And as the plot thickens, more and more surprising details are revealed. These children are very perceptive and have amazing, insightful things to say. They seem wise beyond their years (eight or nine). Such an interesting bunch, I can picture more adventures coming out of this crew, maybe a movie! The story is almost like a modern day fable, complete with a surprise twist at the end and even a moral to learn from.
A recurring "treat" in this book, is the listing of a "summer pleasure", such as ice cream, amusement park rides, sleep & summer rain, etc., for each of its 15 chapters ... and that might be the best way to describe this read, (which I happened to read during the summer)... "a summer pleasure." Thank you Terry Moore, I'm sending a copy to my great nephew, -- Lou Russo

4.0 out of 5 stars Bonnie A Constad, March 23, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Watchers (Paperback)

I found this book to be very well written. Though the book was written for children, as an adult I enjoyed reading this book. Both children and adults can learn something about environmental issues and also how children can work together on an issue. It also brough back my memories of memories of the Jersey Shore. I happen to buy two copies of the book and plan to give one of friends's daughter.

Bravo to the author Terry Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars The Watchers - book review, March 17, 2008

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Joanne G. Cali - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Watchers (Paperback)

I read The Watchers, by Terry Moore. I found the plot intriguing, even though it is meant for a younger reader. It kept me interested and kept me reading on. The story was interwoven with important issues, such as becoming aware of ecology and our interdependence of life forms on each other; the importance of family relationships; loyalty of friends; illness and environmental toxins, and becoming proactive about it all. It was well done and can have a positive impact on these issues.