Ocean Girl (Paperback)

by Peter Hepworth (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Accompanying their marine-biologist mother to a remote underwater research station, Jason and Brett meet the mysterious Neri and her humpback-whale friend, Charley, who must somehow be protected from the outside world. Original. TV tie-in.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH; 1st Hyperion Paperback Ed edition (May 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078681070X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786810703
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,236,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting series, if book is as good it's a buy, March 9, 2006

By	A. Burchfield (Conway, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I managed to see only one episode of the series on Disney years ago and seem to remember being impressed with the production values, looked like a good kid's program. If this book is as well done as I think the series was it is worth owning.
For those who want to know, the series 1st season is out on DVD, but apparently only in Australia. It's an all region PAL format so you'll either need a PAL DVD player or run it on your computer. I found it on eBay by looking for it under DVD's (I think that was it), the series website is good too: www.jonathan-m-schiff.com.au/og/

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relive the magic of Ocean Girl, July 21, 2000

By	Veggiechiliqueen - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

Ocean Girl was a family-friendly Australian TV show that lasted for four seasons, although only three seasons were shown in the United States. This novel came out after the first season premiered, and it perfectly captures the mystery, excitement and wonder of Ocean Girl. Much of the flavour of the series and its characters has been captured, although translating the magnificent visuals of the Daintree rainforest does not fare as well. Still, author Peter Hepworth makes a brave attempt. An example:

"Snow white sands curved out of sight on either side. Beyond the beach great strands of rainforest trees grew thick and tall, their trunks interlaced with vines and creepers. Brilliantly coloured birds flashed from branch to branch and butterflies the size of bread-and-butter plates flitted through the air. They made their way inland, Neri leading the way. Each turn of the track revealed new sights. Dripping clusters of bright tropical flowers. Little marsupials who sat up on their hind legs like tiny kangaroos and watched them pass. Huge emerald tree frogs with golden eyes."

Ocean Girl is an excellent companion to an amazing New Age TV series. Neri's story will whisk you away to an isolated island paradise and a mysterious past. Once you start reading this you won't be able to put it down!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ocean Girl, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This is a truly fabulous book. Whether or not you watched the series, you will definitely love it. This was one of the most original, exciting, and all-around best shows in TV history, so if you haven't seen it, you've got problems... but back to the point. I don't want to spoil the plotline for you, so just READ IT! I also hear they are coming out with a movie. Whether or not it will be shown in the US, I don't know, but it'll definitely be a must-see!