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The Marino Mission: One Girl, One Mission, One Thousand Words; 1,000 Need-to-Know *SAT Vocabulary Words (Paperback)

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Grade 9 Up -Alexa is not happy about having to go to Central America for the summer with her marine biologist mother, who will be working there. The teen meets a local boy and makes friends with the lab's dolphin. When the animal's baby is taken by members of a rival lab, the teens set out to find out why and what they plan to do with it. The author incorporates 1000 SAT vocabulary words into the novel. Each one is footnoted at the bottom of the page with its definition. This is a great idea. Not only can students read a fast-paced and fun story, but they can also learn potentially unfamiliar words without a great deal of effort. The writing and character development are actually good and the DNA-lab setting is believable, as is the story line. The Marino Mission may not be a literary standout, but as a study tool it is unbeatable.-Marianne Fitzgerald, Severna Park High School, MD
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"The Marino Mission...a better read than prior attempts at this concept, which tried too hard to cram in large words." (Miami Herald, February 26, 2005)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (January 13, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764578316
ISBN-13: 978-0764578311
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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dolphin facility, outer pool, baby dolphin, young dolphin, molecular biology lab, other dolphins, cautious reserve, card key

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The Marino Mission, Puerto Marino, Colonel Brandt, Coconut Bay, New York, San Diego, Central America

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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended SAT preparation, June 25, 2005

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We purchased this book on the strong recommendation of a relative, and can likewise recommend it to others, without a bone of contention...

I skim-read the story, and while the artifice used to introduce the vocabulary is a bit much for an adult, it should work well for the target audience. As the heroine is, well, - a heroine, the book might initially appeal more to young women, rather than to boys. But, any young person would probably enjoy the plot and the storyline once immersed in the book. At the risk of dating myself, I'd equate the book to Nancy Drew meets Tom Swift, updated for the 21st century... All in all, an effective and elegant solution for providing young people with a rich vocabulary while preparing them for one of the most significant examinations they must undertake.

Significantly, one-third of the book is devoted to exercises which reinforce the meaning and proper use of the myriad words introduced in the story. As repetition is the root of understanding, students would be wise to make use of this added bonus. Teachers and educators should likewise give this book strong consideration for inclusion in their curriculum and SAT-prep courses.

With the advent of a re-tooled SAT containing a much-dreaded essay component, Ms. Chapman should put her considerable creativity to work on a new book which addresses this coming challenge. I have no doubt that any such attempt would be as engaging and successful as "The Marino Mission."

...On a personal note, at last I can use the word "perspicacity" correctly...

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3.0 out of 5 stars Succeeds relatively well..., May 12, 2005

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Karen B. Chapman, The Marino Mission (Wiley, 2005)

An excellent idea for a book-- write a short novel aimed at teens that contains one thousand SAT vocabulary words. Pick a subject that will probably resound with the teen population and run with it. Granted, your language is going to be a bit highbrow, but that's the whole purpose of the thing, right?

Chapman comes pretty close to getting it right. The target audience will not be the wiser when she stumbles a bit trying to fit one of the words in (using "prototype," for example, to describe the last instance of something, rather than the first, or an early, instance), and the plot gets a bit clunky at times. Still, for what it is, the books succeeds pretty well. Also comes with a good number of vocabulary exercises and the like for students to get the new words they're exposed to here cemented in their heads. ***

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5.0 out of 5 stars My sister gave me this, May 31, 2005

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This book is very, very good. My sister is totally into poetry and I'm not but she read this book the Marino Mission, and totally dug it, and Im never reading her stuff, but this was great! A teen romance, but with better writing than what's normal, and definitely NOT BORING. Although it's about a very cute guy hooking up with the heroine in the book. it's really a quite good because its got great adventure and a * thrilling * story. I'm in 9th grade but my sister is in 11th and gets "A"s where I do not, but I learned so much from this book, many new words, because of the notes at the bottom. But mainly I loved the story, I Loved it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!
Marino Mission, a great story for augmenting your vocabulary. It's worth five stars from me.

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This is a great book that will build your SAT vocabulary. The book is a fun read so you will not get bored as you are learning new words. Great for high schoolers.(and parents too)

Published 14 months ago by Jennifer Cunningham

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I very much disliked this book. The only reason i gave it 2 starts instead of one is because the vocab was woven in pretty well most the time. Read more

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this book is terrible. i tried the first 7 chapters and aside from not teaching me any new vocabulary it bored me to death. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Davies Nagel

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages.
My SAT prep teacher gave this book to us so we can learn a bunch of new words. It was great read! The story was fun, thought at times it seemed quirky and corny. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Jite

5.0 out of 5 stars Not bad.
I could see myself on the beach reading this book - it's as good of a plotline you can get for an SAT book, and has a plethora of SAT words embedded in it, which only minimally... Read more

Published on April 28, 2007 by liann

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably Good for an SAT Study Book
I actually bought The Mayan Mission not knowing that it was the second book in the series (see my review there). Then I read this one just for fun. Dr. Read more

Published on February 23, 2006 by Martin

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The story is fun, whether or not you learn "1000 words" for the SAT. The main character--a girl--is smart and gets to do things in this story; she travels to South America with... Read more

Published on April 10, 2005 by Catherine Biamonte

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent SAT Resource for Teens
I ordered the "Marino Mission" for my grandchildren. They were both delighted with the story line and found it very helpful to have the word definitions printed at the bottom of... Read more

Published on March 12, 2005 by Katherine B. Strong

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, educational and a unique idea
I have just read "Marino Mission". It is a very clever idea! It is an engaging story that will appeal to teens but it is also very educational. Read more

Published on March 11, 2005 by Angela Wingert

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