Oona in the Arctic (Oona #3)

by Kelly Dipucchio (Author) Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Oona

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Raissa Figueroa are back with another gorgeous and grand tale from the big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona!

Oona is on a mission! A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and needs help getting back to her icy arctic home!

But Oona and her best friend Otto have never traveled from their warm ocean waters before. Will old ship maps and a compass be enough to lead them through the dangerous storms ahead?

Oona may be a little mermaid, but she is determined to see this big adventure through! With a bit of bravery and help from some new friends, they'll do all they can to reunite this baby whale with her pod once more.

As School Library Journal said of the first book in this series, Oona: "This title celebrates independence, self-confidence, and bravery to try the new even after defeat as Oona becomes aware of the true treasure in her personal effort."

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A fascinating and visually satisfying epic journey of home and friendship.

School Library Journal

Oh, Oona! The little Black mermaid is back and surprised to discover a little beluga whale swimming in her warm waters. She and her friend Otto the otter embark on a long journey north to return the baby beluga to her family. As the waters become colder, the ocean grows dark, and Oona and her friends lose their way. When hope fades, they meet Siku, a mermaid whose name means ice and who calls the frosty waters home. She enlists help from a narwhal, polar bears, and other arctic creatures until the baby beluga is finally reunited with her family. As Oona and her friends watch the northern lights dance in the starry sky, she celebrates the "new-friends kind of magic" she has found. This is the third book about the determined little mermaid and her friends. Conversational text infused with humor is designed to be read aloud. The digital illustrations enhance the text, with many charming details to be found on each page. As Oona and friends become unnerved by the creatures of the north, they are seen gazing at a woolly mammoth trapped in a glacier who seems to be looking back at them. Swirling waters and ice and bold colors create an enchanting setting for the sea creatures to explore. Siku has pale skin, straight black hair, and chin tattoos traditionally worn by Inuit women. An acknowledgement of thanks is given to Holly Mititquq Nordlud, an artist, traditional Inuit tattooer, and activist who collaborated in the creation of the book. Recommend to fans of the "Oona" series and mermaid lovers everywhere. VERDICT A warmhearted story of friendship, bravery, and helping others, recommended for general purchase.-Elizabeth Lovsin 

 Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"DiPucchio returns here with ebullient Oona...heavy on the charm. Extroverts will see themselves in Oona's quick ability to chat up just about anyone she meets, introverts will appreciate the tender portrayal of Stanley's need for solitude, and aspiring inventors will be delighted by Oona's various contraptions." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063222328
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date
January 24, 2023
Series
Oona
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV030120 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Polar Regions
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
JUV066000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mermaids
Library of Congress categories
Fiction
Picture books
Arctic regions
Whales
Otters
Mermaids

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