Key Biscayne, an island sitting off the coast of South Florida, it is here that young Mike Connelly realizes there is a mysterious connection between him and the dolphins living around the Key. His feelings grow stronger until one day, quite by accident, Mike discovers that he possesses a magical talent: he can communicate with dolphins. The dolphins and Mike become the best of friends, and their relationship plunges all of them into many adventures, some joyous and some frightening. After a disastrous trip to the Bahamas, Mike learns a fantastic secret that, if revealed, would change the course of world history. The dolphins, and their ancestors, have protected their secret for centuries, and now Mike faces the monumental challenge of keeping his vow of silence.
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Whispers from the Bay has won the GOLD MEDAL in the Young Adult Category of the 2008 Florida Book Awards! --The 2008 Florida Book Awards
Young Mike Connelly has always felt a special connection to the dolphins that swim up and down the inlet past his family s home in Key Biscayne, Florida. As the boy grows older, the connection intensifies until the garbled whispers inside his head develop into clear voices. Eventually, Mike learns to communicate with these sea-dwelling mammals through his mind. When a near disaster almost claims the boy s life, the dolphins take him to the very heart of their top-secret world. What Mike discovers there could change very course of history. It is important you keep this a secret for now, the dolphins tell him. When Lucy Medina, neighbor and friend, is kidnapped from her home and hauled away by boat, there are no clues. As days pass with no leads, a frantic Mike turns to his aquatic allies for help. Will they find Lucy, and can they rescue her without revealing the secret? Whispers from the Bay is the first novel in a forthcoming series of three known as The Dolphin Chronicles. Author John Tkac s love for the sea and the playful dolphins who reside there resonates in his work, making for a realistic and exciting island adventure. Although it is billed as young adult reading, due to the age of the protagonist, it may work even better as an advanced middle grade novel. Either way, it proves to be delightful read for all ages and anyone who has ever found themselves drawn to these amazing creatures. If you ve swam with the dolphins or have dreamed of doing so, Whispers from the Bay is calling. --Curled Up Kids.com/Niki Schoenfeldt
Young Mike Connelly has always felt a special connection to the dolphins that swim up and down the inlet past his family s home in Key Biscayne, Florida. As the boy grows older, the connection intensifies until the garbled whispers inside his head develop into clear voices. Eventually, Mike learns to communicate with these sea-dwelling mammals through his mind. When a near disaster almost claims the boy s life, the dolphins take him to the very heart of their top-secret world. What Mike discovers there could change very course of history. It is important you keep this a secret for now, the dolphins tell him. When Lucy Medina, neighbor and friend, is kidnapped from her home and hauled away by boat, there are no clues. As days pass with no leads, a frantic Mike turns to his aquatic allies for help. Will they find Lucy, and can they rescue her without revealing the secret? Whispers from the Bay is the first novel in a forthcoming series of three known as The Dolphin Chronicles. Author John Tkac s love for the sea and the playful dolphins who reside there resonates in his work, making for a realistic and exciting island adventure. Although it is billed as young adult reading, due to the age of the protagonist, it may work even better as an advanced middle grade novel. Either way, it proves to be delightful read for all ages and anyone who has ever found themselves drawn to these amazing creatures. If you ve swam with the dolphins or have dreamed of doing so, Whispers from the Bay is calling. --Curled Up Kids.com/Niki Schoenfeldt
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story!,
This review is from: Whispers from the Bay (Hardcover)
I don't normally ready kids books, but I absolutely loved Whispers from the Bay. The main character, Mike, is just a good kid with an incredible talent -- no trumped up drama. It's a feel good story that reads well and gives a ton of interesting information about dolphins. It reminds me a lot of Huck Finn.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Subject should interest boys and girls,
By Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whispers from the Bay (Hardcover)
Mike Connelly is a special little boy living on Key Biscayne Island off the coast of Miami. Although Mike is usually a quiet boy who doesn't like to talk because he stutters, he has a unique connection to dolphins that allows him to communicate with them in his mind so he can talk freely with them. Through this connection Mike and his dolphin friends find adventure and a deep, loyal friendship. When a dolphin is in trouble, Mike runs to try and save it-and in return when Mike finds himself in danger, the dolphins race to his aide. Mike also discovers a secret known only to the dolphins that he must protect at all cost, and some day this secret may change the course of the world. That is a big task for a little boy. Can Mike live up to it?
This is a very interesting story. If you could talk to dolphins would you be able to keep it a secret? That is what Mike must do to keep the dolphins(and probably himself) safe from people who would exploit or misunderstand his gift. Mike is a personable little boy and I was fascinated by all the information about dolphins and the idea that he could talk with the dolphins. I loved that the dolphins loved books and ask Mike to read to them as often as he could. This story is supposed to be the first book of a five-book series, and I think it is off to a good start. Mike and the dolphins find a lot of things to explore and trouble to get into, which makes for some adventurous times. Hints are planted through the story to tease the reader with what may be coming next in another book and hopefully readers won't have a long wait for the next installment! I am always searching for books that interest kids in reading and this is a good candidate for kids who like animal stories, nature stories, or dolphins. Armchair Interviews says: Interesting read for Middle Readers (10-14).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Page-turning Enchantment for all ages,
This review is from: Whispers from the Bay (Hardcover)
While I'm an avid reader, I normally don't read books classified as 'young adult'. I am thrilled I made an exception with Whispers from the Bay, as a result of a recommendation from a friend. It was the same friend who suggested I read Harry Potter many years ago, so needless to say, I put faith in the recommendation. Well, MOVE OVER JK!
Mr. Tkac has woven an exciting and enchanting tale of Mike Connelley and his fascinating ability to communicate with dolphins. Readers of all ages, you will NOT be disappointed . . . the ending will leave you hungry for the next in the series !
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