Ariki and the Giant Shark

by Nicola Davies

Ariki was washed up on Turtle Island as a toddler and has always felt different from the other children. But in the sea, she feels truly at home—swimming with dolphins, whales, turtles, and sharks.

When a strange sea creature appears and a giant shark tooth washes ashore, fear spreads through the island. As enormous sharks begin circling, the fishermen refuse to sail, and the island faces starvation. Can Ariki’s bond with the ocean help her save her people?

Themes

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  • Islands
  • Fishing
  • Turtles
  • Dolphins
  • Oceans
  • Being Different
  • Shark
  • Tattoo
  • Nicknames
  • Fishing
  • Cave Drawings
  • Bravery