Reviewed by Alexander Adaire Fit Fish reporters
The Big Beach Cleanup
Written by Charlotte Offsay
This book is about a girl named Cora who loves building sandcastles at the beach. But when trash keeps washing up on shore, she can no longer do the thing she loves.
Cora decides to do something about the trash. She starts cleaning up the beach herself, but there’s too much trash. She’s doubtful she can make a difference alone. So she starts to gather people to help clean the beach.
“I didn’t like the part of the book when people were ignoring Cora when she asked for help cleaning the beach,” said Sophie Ordway.
But Cora keeps trying, and soon people decides to help.
“This book is about becoming an activist,” said Allesandra Malcolm.
Many reporters said this book is about working together to save the Earth. And others said it is also about what happens to our health when we do.
Aubrey Lalonde said, “Cora is trying to change the world for the better and that is also good for her mental health.”
Brady Beacher added, “Sometimes doing good things like that makes you feel better.”
“Cora was sad at the beginning of the story to see so much trash on the beach, but when she helped clean it up, she was happier,” said Talya Whitson.
Fourteen of Ms. Felock’s 25 third graders recommended this book for others to read.
