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WARNING TO ALL CHILDREN: Once you've read the story, don't be surprised if the magic of Cardigan Bay comes calling you too.
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During the winter, the little fishing village of New Quay, West Wales it's a quiet place where folk go about their daily lives, but when the warmer months bloom the little town becomes a hive of activity. Holiday-makers arrive excited, scientists come flocking from all over the globe, boat operators are run off their feet, and all because of one thing, a magnet that draws them all in, a special force has returned to the bay!
During the winter, the little fishing village of New Quay, West Wales it's a quiet place where folk go about their daily lives, but when the warmer months bloom the little town becomes a hive of activity. Holiday-makers arrive in excited, scientists come flocking from all over the globe, boat operators are run off their feet, and all because of one thing, a magnet that draws them all in, a special force....the bottlenose dolphins have returned!
During the winter, the little fishing village of New Quay, West Wales it's a quiet place where folk go about their daily lives, but when the warmer months bloom the little town becomes a hive of activity. Holiday-makers arrive excited, scientists come flocking from all over the globe, boat operators are run off their feet, and all because of one thing, a magnet that draws them all in, a special force....the bottlenose dolphins have returned!
Eight-year old Lucy Hensure has never really enjoyed school, or been much good at anything. But, she LOVES dolphins! A very special Christmas present leads to a summer holiday that she will NEVER forget! Lucy and her brother Jack become drawn to a magical, mysterious adventure with the dolphins of Cardigan Bay. But danger is not far away...stranded at the bottom of a cliff, and the wild seas are coming in! Will they survive to tell their tale?
Eight-year old Lucy Hensure has never really enjoyed school, or been much good at anything. But, she LOVES dolphins! A very special Christmas present leads to a summer holiday that she will NEVER forget! Lucy and her brother Jack become drawn to a magical, mysterious adventure with the dolphins of Cardigan Bay. But danger is not far away...stranded at the bottom of a cliff, the wild seas are coming in! Will they survive to tell their tale?
UK Department for Environmental Education, 2015
"This book is enchanting! An amazing addition to any child's book collection!"
Kirsten Hintner © Copyright 2015
In partnership with Sea Watch Foundation
Kirsten Hintner © Copyright 2015
In partnership with Sea Watch Foundation
Kirsten Hintner © Copyright 2015
In partnership with Sea Watch Foundation
"This book is enchanting! An amazing addition to any child's book collection!"
UK Department for Environmental Education, 2015
"This book is enchanting!
An amazing addition to
any child's book collection!"
UK Department for Environmental Education, 2015
Are you up to the MAGIC DOLPHIN CHALLENGE?!
Think you’re a hot-shot dolphin expert? Good at solving puzzles and generally an all-round competition master? Well, now's the time to put your marine knowledge to the ultimate test! Get 75% or higher, and receive 10% off The Magic Dolphin - a book written alongside REAL marine biologists, that will help move your career in this direction!!!
Dolphins are ....
Mammals
Sharks
Invertebrates
Fish
How fast can adult dolphins swim?
10 miles per hour
2 miles per hour
30 miles per hour
100 miles per hour
What's a dolphin's favourite food?
Pop corn
Sausages
Fish
Jelly and ice cream
How do dolphins keep warm?
They swim faster to keep warm
They stick close together for warmth
Their blubber keeps them warm
They sun-bathe
What are dolphins, whales and porpoise known as?
Caetan
Cetecan
Citation
Cetacean
How do scientists identify individual dolphins?
They recognise them by their dorsal fins
They can tell which dolphin is which by the noises they make
They call them by their names
Each dolphin has a different face
This is Britain's smallest cetacean. Do you know what it is?
Harbour Porpoise
Seal
Common Dolphin
Little Dolphin
What do you think might be happening in this photo?
They are playing
The small animal is being attacked
The larger one is helping the smaller one to jump higher
They are practising touching noses
Why might a boat be a threat to dolphins and whales?
The boat might kidna
p the animal
It might hit or harass a dolphin or whale
The boat might explode near the animal
The animal might jump into the boat
Where can you see bottlenose dolphins in the UK?
Winchester
Glastonbury
Bedfordshire
Cardigan Bay
Why is this dolphin stripey?
It has a disease
Because it's called a zebra dolphin
Because it's eaten too many striped prawns
Because it's a very young calf
How many cetacean species have been recorded in UK waters?
10
20
30
40
Why do whales and dolphins have a dorsal fin?
It helps make them look fierce so they are not attacked
It helps other whales and dolphins spot it
It helps keep the animal stable in the sea
It helps people on boats to spot them more easily
Do all whales have teeth?
Yes, of course they do, how would they eat without them!?
No, some have baleen
No, some have spiky tongues
No, some don't have anything at all because they eat soft things
The blue whale is the largest living animal on earth. What does such a huge animal eat?
Sharks
Other whales
Tiny crustaceans
The biggest fish they can find
You're a busy person with a lot going on, but you're keen to learn more. Good on you!
Ok, so you only got a few right. You're probably one of those people who loves to do many things, and so learn a little about a lot! If you fancy learning more about our oceans and how you can get more involved then check out Adopt a Dolphin. As an adoptee of your very own bottlenose dolphin, you'll get boat vouchers so you can visit your dolphin and follow its fortunes!
Adopt a Dolphin.
Not a bad start, you know some of the basics so well done. The
ocean's a BIG place, there's a lot to learn!
The Magic Dolphin is a fab place to start if you love to read and like dolphins. It'll take you on a magical adventure, and you might even want to follow in Lucy's footsteps by travelling to Cardigan Bay to find the dolphins. Then who knows what will happen! Why not take a look at her blog for starters, and see where it takes you...Lucy is the main human character in The Magic Dolphin. She started off just like you!
You love animals and nature, like reading about it and like to learn.
You obviously take a real interest in the animal kingdom and the world around you so well done! You might be interested in taking a look at what the Sea Watch Foundation do. You can get involved in their work and help them with their important research of cetaceans, learn how to spot dolphins, and find out where's the best place to visit to spot them! For more information visit
www.seawatchfoundation.org.ukCongratulations, you're a Dolphin Pro! Claim your reward below.
Seriously, have you considered a career as a Marine Biologist? Fancy working in conservation? You've made an excellent start, and you remind us of '
Lucy' in
The Magic Dolphin!
Click here to claim your
10% off now!
Why not develop your knowledge further by becoming a
Dolphin Defender like she did? The monthly newsletters are engaging and packed with educational content, competitions and challenging information, which will give you inside knowledge of what it's like to be a Marine Biologist! Check out
Dolphin Defenders
Get 75% or higher, and claim your reward!
Get 75% or higher, and claim your reward!
Are you up to the MAGIC DOLPHIN CHALLENGE?!
Think you’re a hot-shot dolphin expert? Good at solving puzzles and generally an all-round competition master? Well, now's the time to put your marine knowledge to the ultimate test! Get 75% or higher, and receive 10% off The Magic Dolphin - a book written alongside REAL marine biologists, that will help move your career in this direction!!!
Dolphins are ....
Mammals
Sharks
Invertebrates
Fish
How fast can adult dolphins swim?
10 miles per hour
2 miles per hour
30 miles per hour
100 miles per hour
What's a dolphin's favourite food?
Pop corn
Sausages
Fish
Jelly and ice cream
How do dolphins keep warm?
They swim faster to keep warm
They stick close together for warmth
Their blubber keeps them warm
They sun-bathe
What are dolphins, whales and porpoise known as?
Caetan
Cetecan
Citation
Cetacean
How do scientists identify individual dolphins?
They recognise them by their dorsal fins
They can tell which dolphin is which by the noises they make
They call them by their names
Each dolphin has a different face
This is Britain's smallest cetacean. Do you know what it is?
Harbour Porpoise
Seal
Common Dolphin
Little Dolphin
What do you think might be happening in this photo?
They are playing
The small animal is being attacked
The larger one is helping the smaller one to jump higher
They are practising touching noses
Why might a boat be a threat to dolphins and whales?
The boat might kidna
p the animal
It might hit or harass a dolphin or whale
The boat might explode near the animal
The animal might jump into the boat
Where can you see bottlenose dolphins in the UK?
Winchester
Glastonbury
Bedfordshire
Cardigan Bay
Why is this dolphin stripey?
It has a disease
Because it's called a zebra dolphin
Because it's eaten too many striped prawns
Because it's a very young calf
How many cetacean species have been recorded in UK waters?
10
20
30
40
Why do whales and dolphins have a dorsal fin?
It helps make them look fierce so they are not attacked
It helps other whales and dolphins spot it
It helps keep the animal stable in the sea
It helps people on boats to spot them more easily
Do all whales have teeth?
Yes, of course they do, how would they eat without them!?
No, some have baleen
No, some have spiky tongues
No, some don't have anything at all because they eat soft things
The blue whale is the largest living animal on earth. What does such a huge animal eat?
Sharks
Other whales
Tiny crustaceans
The biggest fish they can find
You're a busy person with a lot going on, but you're keen to learn more. Good on you!
Ok, so you only got a few right. You're probably one of those people who loves to do many things, and so learn a little about a lot! If you fancy learning more about our oceans and how you can get more involved then check out Adopt a Dolphin. As an adoptee of your very own bottlenose dolphin, you'll get boat vouchers so you can visit your dolphin and follow its fortunes!
Adopt a Dolphin.
Not a bad start, you know some of the basics so well done. The
ocean's a BIG place, there's a lot to learn!
The Magic Dolphin is a fab place to start if you love to read and like dolphins. It'll take you on a magical adventure, and you might even want to follow in Lucy's footsteps by travelling to Cardigan Bay to find the dolphins. Then who knows what will happen! Why not take a look at her blog for starters, and see where it takes you...Lucy is the main human character in The Magic Dolphin. She started off just like you!
You love animals and nature, like reading about it and like to learn.
You obviously take a real interest in the animal kingdom and the world around you so well done! You might be interested in taking a look at what the Sea Watch Foundation do. You can get involved in their work and help them with their important research of cetaceans, learn how to spot dolphins, and find out where's the best place to visit to spot them! For more information visit
www.seawatchfoundation.org.ukCongratulations, you're a Dolphin Pro! Claim your reward below.
Seriously, have you considered a career as a Marine Biologist? Fancy working in conservation? You've made an excellent start, and you remind us of '
Lucy' in
The Magic Dolphin!
Click here to claim your
10% off now!
Why not develop your knowledge further by becoming a
Dolphin Defender like she did? The monthly newsletters are engaging and packed with educational content, competitions and challenging information, which will give you inside knowledge of what it's like to be a Marine Biologist! Check out
Dolphin Defenders
The UK Department for Environmental Education
Eight-year old Lucy Hensure has never really enjoyed school, or been much good at anything. But, she LOVES dolphins! A very special Christmas present leads to a summer holiday that she will NEVER forget! Lucy and her brother Jack become drawn to a magical, mysterious adventure with the dolphins of Cardigan Bay. But danger is not far away... stranded at the bottom of a cliff, with the wild seas coming in! Will they survive to tell their tale?
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Magic Dolphin Pendant!!!
For just £11.97, or purchase together with the book for a special price! Click here
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