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

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

juvenile

Classification