Books with author John Morano

When Maputa is caught in a fishing net off the coast of the Comoros, neither she nor the fishermen believe she will survive. But rather than meeting the Spirit-fish, the ancient coelacanth finds herself on display as a living fossil at SeaTopia on the Florida coast. There she joins a motley crew of captive sea creatures and the man-tide who both confine and care for them—including Samantha, a neglected teen who finds purpose at the aquarium.At SeaTopia, the sea creatures and the man-tide both must navigate the complex world of care, captivity, and conservation. When the man-tide destroys the ocean and its inhabitants, are Maputa and her friends better off in the freedom and danger of the wild or the protection and confinement of the aquarium? Or does the Spirit-fish have another plan in mind?Readers of previous books in The John Morano Eco-Adventure Series will recognize the universal themes and may even spot a familiar character or two! Like A Wing and a Prayer and Makoona, this latest book continues the focus on environmental concerns, friendship, and self-awareness that are key concepts for the series, and can be enjoyed on its own or shared with the family.

When Maputa is caught in a fishing net off the coast of the Comoros, neither she nor the fishermen believe she will survive. But rather than meeting the Spirit-fish, the ancient coelacanth finds herself on display as a living fossil at SeaTopia on the Florida coast. There she joins a motley crew of captive sea creatures and the man-tide who both confine and care for them--including Samantha, a neglected teen who finds purpose at the aquarium.At SeaTopia, the sea creatures and the man-tide both must navigate the complex world of care, captivity, and conservation. When the man-tide destroys the ocean and its inhabitants, are Maputa and her friends better off in the freedom and danger of the wild or the protection and confinement of the aquarium? Or does the Spirit-fish have another plan in mind?Readers of previous books in the Eco-Adventure Series will recognize the universal themes and may even spot a familiar character or two! Like A Wing and a Prayer and Makoona, this latest book continues the focus on environmental concerns, friendship, and self-awareness that are key concepts for the series, and can be enjoyed on its own or shared with the family.

In the spirit of "Jonathon Livingston Seagull," and "Watership Down," author John Morano brings us the unforgettable story of Lupe. Lupe believes he is the last Guadalupe Petrel alive and he might be just that. But right now, his biggest problem is that a man-flock has decided to save him by locking him in a cage. Lupe knows that the only way he can save his kind is to find a female so he plots his escape to search for the Islands of Life. Lupes story will make you smile and laugh and leave you with a lasting warmth. And all the while, Morano will take you to strange places, introduce you to wonderful characters and make you think about religion, race, responsibility and the environment. A Wing and A Prayer is, at once, a childrens book for adults and a young adult novel with universal themes. An afternoons read that youll never forget. Features a special introduction by John C. Sawhill, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. Cover art by Buster Blue.

For nearly one hundred million years, the coelacanths have lived in the ocean depths. They are living fossils, humble and powerful. They have hunted, borne young, and prayed to the spirit-fish. But for the canth called Maputa, all that is about to change. SeaTopia is an aquarium run by the man-tide. The Director, Dave, is an empathetic man who tries to help both humans—ocean whiz-kid, Kemar and neglected teen, Samantha—and fish, but no measure of kindness can turn a prison into the sea. From Norton, the stargazer to Cariam, the octopus to a shrimp named Shareef and an angelfish filled with divinity, a host of creatures clash and unite, struggle and discover. From the first indelible moments of Out There, Somewhere, to the stunning climax, it's clear why John Morano is at the top of his genre. Let the power of faith never be underestimated.

Welcome to the inspiring story of Binti, a female octopus who lives in the Makoona coral reef, and Kemar, a Cambodian boy who fishes the reef. As a mollusk without a shell, Binti believes she's missing something... but the reef is a dangerous place to search for anything, let alone the shell that will fulfill her and enable her to communicate with the spirit-fish. Helped by her friends and a psychedelic octopus who speaks in Grateful Dead lyrics, the search is on. Fifteen year old Kemar, a boatperson fleeing the Khmer Rouge, fishes the waters around Makoona where he crosses the path of a strange octopus and befriends both a Vietnam vet and an old American mechanic who claims she was once a world famous aviator. Makoona will make you laugh out loud as it transports you into the world of the coral reef and takes you on an island adventure that never loses sight of environmental concerns, personal fulfillment, friendship, self awareness and the tenets of eco-literature that Morano created in his unforgettable first novel, A Wing and a Prayer. Like Wing, Makoona is a children's book for adults and a young adult novel with universal themes; a story that you can enjoy by yourself or share with the entire family. Featuring a special introduction by Kathryn Fuller, President of the World Wildlife Fund.

Welcome to the inspiring story of Binti, a female octopus who lives in the Makoona coral reef, and Kemar, a Cambodian boy who fishes the reef. As a mollusk without a shell, Binti believes she's missing something... but the reef is a dangerous place to search for anything, let alone the shell that will fulfill her and enable her to communicate with the spirit-fish. Helped by her friends and a psychedelic octopus who speaks in Grateful Dead lyrics, the search is on. Fifteen year old Kemar, a boatperson fleeing the Khmer Rouge, fishes the waters around Makoona where he crosses the path of a strange octopus and befriends both a Vietnam vet and an old American mechanic who claims she was once a world famous aviator. Makoona will make you laugh out loud as it transports you into the world of the coral reef and takes you on an island adventure that never loses sight of environmental concerns, personal fulfillment, friendship, self awareness and the tenets of eco-literature that Morano created in his unforgettable first novel, A Wing and a Prayer. Like Wing, Makoona is a children's book for adults and a young adult novel with universal themes; a story that you can enjoy by yourself or share with the entire family. Featuring a special introduction by Kathryn Fuller, President of the World Wildlife Fund.

In the spirit of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Watership Down, author John Morano brings us the story of Lupé. Lupé believes he is the last Guadalupe Petrel alive and he might just be. But right now, his biggest problem is that the man-flock has decided to "save" him by locking him in a cage. Lupé knows the only way he can save his kind is to find a female Petrel, so he plots his escape to search for the Islands of Life. John Morano will take you to strange places, introduce you to wonderful creatures and make you think about religion, race, responsibility and the environment that we all share. With an introduction by John C. Sawhill, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy

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