Bibliograph

Elizabeth, queen of the seas, by Lynne Cox ; illustrated by Brian Floca

Type

Label

Elizabeth, queen of the seas, by Lynne Cox ; illustrated by Brian Floca

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

004-008

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Elizabeth, queen of the seas

Oclc number

741937565

Responsibility statement

by Lynne Cox ; illustrated by Brian Floca

Summary

World-renowned swimmer and author Lynne Cox and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Brian Floca team up to bring us this inspiring story of an elephant seal who knew exactly where she belonged. Here is the incredible story of Elizabeth, a real-life elephant seal who made her home in the Avon River in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. When Elizabeth decides to stretch out across a two-lane road, the citizens worry she might get hurt or cause traffic accidents, so a group of volunteers tows her out to sea. But Elizabeth swims all the way back to Christchurch. The volunteers catch her again and again -- each time towing her farther, even hundreds of miles away -- but, still, Elizabeth finds her way back home. Includes back matter with information about elephant seals

Target audience

preschool

Classification