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Penny Nelson grew up listening to her older sister and brother recount their adventures in Tamarind, a magical island not found on any map, but she sometimes she can't tell which of her memories are hers and which are theirs.After drifting out to sea, Penny once again finds herself on the shores of Tamarind. But things are wrong on the island: portals lead to treacherous places, a strange creature is wreaking havoc, and a Great Wave is coming to bring the Bloom, magic that can stabilize the island. Whoever completes three challenges gets to catch the Bloom -- and keep some of that life-changing magic for their own use.To save Tamarind and collect the magic, Penny has to brave dark ocean depths, survive the perils of the jungle, and outwit a cunning creature bent on bringing chaos.
About the Author
Nadia Aguiar's childhood in Bermuda, an island in the middle of the Sargasso Sea, inspired her trilogy about the Nelson siblings' thrilling adventures on the magical island of Tamarind. Kirkus says, "Spunky kids, perilous pursuits and marine mystery make for a smashing good read." You can read more about Nadia's books, find out what her favorite Sunday brunch is, and check out a cool video of the illustrator painting teeny tiny sharks on the cover of The Lost Island of Tamarind on her website: www.nadiaaguiar.com.
