Books with author J.R. Hargrove

*Now a New York Times Best Seller*Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld's U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were killed by orcas in marine parks, Hargrove decided that SeaWorld's wildly popular programs were both detrimental to the whales and ultimately unsafe for trainers.After leaving SeaWorld, Hargrove became one of the stars of the controversial documentary Blackfish. The outcry over the treatment of SeaWorld's orca has now expanded beyond the outlines sketched by the award-winning documentary, with Hargrove contributing his expertise to an advocacy movement that is convincing both federal and state governments to act.In Beneath the Surface, Hargrove paints a compelling portrait of these highly intelligent and social creatures, including his favorite whales Takara and her mother Kasatka, two of the most dominant orcas in SeaWorld. And he includes vibrant descriptions of the lives of orcas in the wild, contrasting their freedom in the ocean with their lives in SeaWorld.Hargrove's journey is one that humanity has just begun to take-toward the realization that the relationship between the human and animal worlds must be radically rethought.

Two bestselling sports novels by J.R. Hargrove, including:JIMMY AND THE MONROE MUSTANGSJimmy Harris has a lot to learn about girls. Then again, what sixth grade boy doesn't? As the sixth grade begins, Jimmy promptly finds himself in love with not one, but two girls. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he has football to distract him, and as the big game approaches, Jimmy must make a very big decision, perhaps the biggest in his young life. "Jimmy and the Monroe Mustangs" is a coming-of-age, young adult novel that features one very special sixth-grade boy who loves football and girls...but not necessarily in that order.KURT AND CAPTAIN ANNIESchool baseball hero, Kurt Kelton, immediately befriends the new girl in town...and soon develops a crush on her. But Annie isn’t interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She’s an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy’s school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she’s better than all of them. So what’s a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? Easy. They make her captain.**Acclaim for the novels of J.R. Hargrove**"Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I've set this one aside to read again."—Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal"A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!"—J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed"What a sweet story! Highly recommended!"—Lani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy"Clever, well-written, and a lot of fun. J.R. Hargrove understands children and brings a unique sensitivty to his stories."—Summer Lee, author of Angel Heart and Kindred Spirits

Jimmy Harris has a lot to learn about girls. Then again, what sixth grade boy doesn't?As the sixth grade begins, Jimmy promptly finds himself in love with not one, but two girls. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he has football to distract him, and as the big game approaches, Jimmy must make a very big decision, perhaps the biggest in his young life."Jimmy and the Monroe Mustangs" is a coming-of-age, young adult novel that features one very special sixth-grade boy who loves football and girls...but not necessarily in that order.**Acclaim for the novels of J.R. Hargrove**"Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I've set this one aside to read again."—Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal"A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!"—J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed"What a sweet story! Highly recommended!"—Leilani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy"Clever, well-written, and a lot of fun. J.R. Hargrove understands children and brings a unique sensitivty to his stories."—Summer Lee, author of Angel Heart and Kindred Spirits

School baseball hero, Kurt Kelton, immediately befriends the new girl in town...and soon develops a crush on her. But Annie isn’t interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She’s an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy’s school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she’s better than all of them. So what’s a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? Easy. They make her captain.**Acclaim for the novels of J.R. Hargrove**"Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I've set this one aside to read again."—Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal"A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!"—J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed"What a sweet story! Highly recommended!"—Lani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy

Jimmy Harris has a lot to learn about girls. Then again, what sixth grade boy doesn't? As the sixth grade begins, Jimmy promptly finds himself in love with not one, but two girls. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he has football to distract him, and as the big game approaches, Jimmy must make a very big decision, perhaps the biggest in his young life. "Jimmy and the Monroe Mustangs" is a coming-of-age, young adult novel that features one very special sixth-grade boy who loves football and girls. . .but not necessarily in that order.

School baseball hero, Kurt Kelton, immediately befriends the new girl in town. . .and soon develops a crush on her. But Annie isn't interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She's an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy's school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she's better than all of them. So what's a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? Easy. They make her captain.

Kurt and Captain Annie is a coming-of-age young adult novel that features one very special girl, Annie. Kurt immediately befriends the new girl in town, Annie, and develops an immediate crush on her. But Annie isn’t interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She’s an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy’s school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she’s better than all of them. So what’s a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? They make her captain. A story to entertain children that are approaching their teens, teachers, parents and grandparents will all agree that this is a very delightful story—one they would be proud to give as a gift to any child.