Oona in the Arctic, Kelly DiPucchio
Oona in the Arctic, Kelly DiPucchio
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Oona in the Arctic

Author: Kelly DiPucchio

Series: Oona #3

Narrator: Imani Parks

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/24/2023


Synopsis

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.”

About Kelly DiPucchio

Kelly DiPucchio is the New York Times bestselling author of many beloved books for children, including Grace for President, Dragon Was Terrible, and Oona, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. As a little girl Kelly wanted a pet otter but settled for a pet goat instead. When she’s not writing, Kelly loves to search for treasure and mermaids in Michigan’s Great Lakes. Land friends can visit her online at kellydipucchio.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by meghana. s on January 21, 2024

My lovely friend meghna read this out loud to me in a bookstore like we were doing story time and ya know what for the pure memory and wholesomeness alone I am rating this 5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Monica on August 06, 2023

So cute! ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Bri on February 19, 2025

Ughh. This was so freakin precious. I smiled the entire time. It was such a beautiful book for children. Her hair. Her making friends. Just so cute. So happy they brought the beluga whale home.......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on February 27, 2024

Oona and her friend, Otto, embark on an epic adventure to return a wayward baby beluga whale to her home in the Arctic, encountering all kinds of obstacles that require Oona to rely on her inner guidance to find the way. She and her companions meet many new friends who help along the journey. Whimsi......more

Goodreads review by StoryTimeReadAloud on April 11, 2023

Oona is a warmer weather mermaid. Somehow, a baby beluga is lost in her waters. She and her friend otter try to feed and take care of the baby whale. But the whale is homesick, so Oona sets off on a journey to bring the Beluga home. Oona preppares by fixing a compass and getting a map. The journey is......more