Something wonderful happens as these big paws rescues her and so Odder tells the story of the rehabilitation and preparation to go return to the ocean. The descriptions of the humans from an otter's perspective is quite sweet especially as Odder which is the name the rescue people gave her is warm and comforting,

The story goes onto tell what happens when Odder returns to the sea and one day is bitten by a great white shark, but fortunately escapes and is found once more by the caring people at the rescue centre who decide with this injury she cannot safely go back to open seas. Another young pup arrives and now it is Odder's turn to teach the young one about life there and how to play and revive.

Through the kind and loving story readers will learn about looking after injured animals and these wonderful rescue services and the people who look after their charges. It is a delightful book for ages 6-10. Included is the otter's story at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the work they do.

The author

Katherine Applegate is a #1 New York Times–bestselling author who has written many children’s books, including The One and Only Ivan, which won a Newbery Medal; The One and Only Bob; Wishtree; Odder; and the Doggo and Pupper series. She is also the co-author, with Gennifer Choldenko, of Dogtown and Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book. Katherine Applegate lives in Nevada with her loyal husband and her naughty dog.

The illustrator

Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreams about funny, wondrous stories. He is the creator of Happy Hippo and has illustrated many books, including Ida, Always, written by Caron Levis, which was praised by the New York Times as ‘an example of children’s books at their best’. He has also illustrated the New York Times bestsellers Wishtree and Odder, by Katherine Applegate. He currently lives in Singapore.