It shows how compassion for an animal can heal others. Parents need to know that dolphin tale is an inspiring family drama with themes of courage and survival. Three years after saving winter, sawyer, now aged fourteen, gets a chance for a scholarship to the elite sea semester program, which involves three months at sea doing marine mammal research, after impressing his cousin kyles advisor dr. Also included is a booklet which contains graphic organizers and writing activities. This book combines appealing natural history facts about dolphins anatomy and life. The story is family friendly and uplifting overall, but some scenes might be mildly upsetting to younger viewers.
Sawyer is a young boy who is a loner and does not do well in school. A tale of true friendship book online at best prices in india on. A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap. When a dolphin named winter loses her tail to a crab trap, its up to a young boy named sawyer and the staff at clearwater marine aquarium to help her survive against the odds. Oneday winter was swimming to close to the shore and was severely hurt. In an inspirational story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and. In the first ever sequel to a true story, dolphin tale 2 shares the story of hope. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. Luckily enough, a boy named sawyer noticed her laying on the beach and was able to reach out for help.
There is a small glossary page at the end of the book. Sep 23, 2011 a childrens book about her story, winters tale. Asian american eligible voter population has ballooned 9 percent in 20 years special report. The sequel, dolphin tale 2, was released in september 2014 and features the incredible story of hope, a young resident dolphin of cma. The tail allowed her to continue to flourish at the clearwater marine aquarium, whose dedicated team of marine biologists and animal rescue. In first grade, my daughter picked this book out at a book fair based on her love of the movie, dolphin tale.
Clearwater marine aquarium home of winter from the. Clay, sawyer, hazel and the trainers know this is the hope to keep winter at cma. Clearwater marine aquarium home of winter from the dolphin. Starring harry connick jr, ashley judd, kris kristofferson, and morgan freeman. Based on a true story, dolphin tale is an emotional movie about 11yearold sawyer who rescues a beached dolphin that has been caught in a fishermans trap. Also, if you are seriously obsessed with winter the dolphin and this book like me, you can go on. While help is on the way, he stays with the animal until it is brought to the aquarium. Everyone leaves the party and rushes to cma to prepare for the arriving dolphin. Hope is a baby dolphin who was rescued by the clearwater marine aquarium in 2010, five years and one day after winter was rescued.
One day he stumbles on a dolphin trapped in a crab trap on the beach. Santa had great difficulty securing the book as there was a problem with the order. He plays hooky in school, to check on the dolphin at the marine facility, where it is being cared for by dr. Amazing true story isnt exactly true the movie is loosely based on the story of a hoosier child who feels left out until she meets winter. Further looking, he finds the dolphin on the store bleeding out, tangled in rope, and tail lodged in a crab trap. The sequel revolves around more true stories from the aquarium, including both winter and the young dolphin, hope.
All about dolphins nonfiction unit check out this all about dolphins nonfiction unit for your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade students. Dolphin tale a tale of true friendship based on the hit movie and inspired by the amazing true story of winter. Hope is a baby dolphin who was rescued by the clearwater marine aquarium in. Sep 21, 2011 the movie dolphin tale is based on a true story about a dolphin that survives a horrific accident thanks to the help of a small band of dedicated scientists. The book dolphin tale is by far one of the best books i have ever read, based on the true story. This is such a great book for readers who love adventure and suspense. This book in my opinion is approved for everyone, especially for animal lovers. Aug 01, 2011 this is such a great book for readers who love adventure and suspense. This book is about the story of a boy named sawyer nelson who finds a young dolphin stranded on the beach. The sequel to the heartwarming and inspirational movie, dolphin tale. The movie dolphin tale is based on a true story about a dolphin that survives a horrific accident thanks to the help of a small band of dedicated scientists.
Fortunately, he finds one at floridas clearwater marine aquarium. When a dolphin named winter loses her tail in a crab trap. Hope is a baby dolphin who was rescued by the clearwater marine aquarium in 2010. A true story of a dolphin who lost its tail in a crab trap and had to fight against all odds to survive. Inspired by the true story of winter the dolphin, dolphin tale is about a young boy, sawyer, who befriends an injured dolphin who lost her tail in a. Winter is devastated by the loss of her surrogate mother, leaving the staff at clearwater marine hospital headed by dr. Dolphin tale 2 was released on bluray, dvd and digital media on december 9, 2014.
What i mean by this is depending on the story,it will make you feel different ways. Sawyer is a precocious and resourceful boy, and winters lucky to have him. A juvenile female dolphin has been rescued and is headed to the hospital. Parents need to know that dolphin tale 2 continues the story of winter introduced in 2011s dolphin tale, the beloved rescue dolphin that uses a prosthetic tale to swim. Official dolphin tale dvd and official dolphin tale bluray.
How one little dolphin learned to swim againreaders will be most drawn to winters resilience and the dedication and ingenuity of those helping her. Dolphin tale 2 by gabrielle reyes is an incredible book based off of a true story. Dec 16, 2011 in an inspirational story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and named winter. Based on the true story of winter, the dolphin who lost her tail joanne benazzi friedland computeraided analysis and design of switchmode power supplies, lee, feb 23, 1993. My name is libby statham,and im doing a report on heart of a dolphin by cathrine hapka. How one little dolphin learned to swim again, was published in 2009.
And that led to our bestselling book, strategy of the dolphin. Dolphin tale is a sweet, feelgood film about a boy who helps save a dolphin, and how the dolphin then helps save him. Its based on the true story of an injured dolphin named winter. Sawyer is withdrawn because his father left without explanation, and his best friend and college age cousin, joins the army to fight in the middle east. For cops who kill, special supreme court protection theron, more fight against gender based. Carroll and strzempka also worked as advisers on the movie, which. It essentially takes the plot of the movie, and shortens it into little chunks for the emerging reader. I think it is important to read books that are based off of true stories because it can change your perspective of the way you see things. Based on the heartwarming 3d movie premiering september 16, 2011. Publishers weeklythe story offers an important message of hope, friendship and universal acceptance. When sawyer visits the aquarium for the first time, he realizes he belongs there. You will get a book with text features, worksheets, lap book assembly guide, and craft pattern. Dolphin tale a tale of true friendship based on the hit. Beetle and i went to the movies a month or two ago.
Sep 21, 2011 dolphin tale is a sweet, feelgood film about a boy who helps save a dolphin, and how the dolphin then helps save him. She is rescued and transported to the clearwater marine hospital, where she is. Hes convinced that the little mammal can survive if somebody will make her a new wagger. This book is about the story of a boy named sawyer nelson who finds a young. See more ideas about dolphin tale, clearwater marine aquarium and dolphin tale 2. When a baby dolphin loses her tail in a crab trap, shes rescued by a young boy named sawyer. Based on the true story of winter, the dolphin who lost her tail joanne benazzi friedland computeraided analysis and design of switchmode power supplies. The book dolphin tale is based on a true story of a dolphin named winter. Strategy of the dolphin and brain, values, the world. Theres very little content that isnt age appropriate for kids of all ages, but younger viewers may be sensitive to a few mildly upsetting scenes. He becomes very attached to the dolphin when the tail must be taken off to save the dolphins life. Miguel arroyo when champion surfer bethany hamilton swims with him and winter. He builds models in his workshop, plays video games and avoids interaction with anyone even at the goingaway party for his beloved cousin.
At a press conference speaking about the possibilities for a new clearwater marine aquarium, david yates, the ceo, revealed that discussions have begun towards the development of a third dolphin tale movie and a television series. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the. Dolphin tale is inspired by the true story of a dolphin named winter who was rescued off the florida coast and taken in by the. The book is based on the spiral values theory of the late american psychologist, dr. This book will capture your heart in its amazing sense of suspense, sadness, and humor. Dolphin ta le is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi an d a b ook of the same name. When we went looking for a suitable metaphor for the newest human thinking and belief systems, dolphins fit the bill perfectly. Dolphin tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. As you spend time exploring, youll see the resident rescued dolphins nicholas, hope, and even winterthe inspiration and star of the dolphin tale movies who swims with a prosthetic tail. When we meet young sawyer nelson nathan gamble, he has withdrawn into a shell and is a remote loner. Jan 23, 2012 the book dolphin tale is by far one of the best books i have ever read, based on the true story.
Reny tyson moore, phd, is a postdoctoral researcher with the chicago zoological societys sarasota dolphin research program sdrp. A heartwarming movie based on a true storyavailable in novel form. See winter, star and inspiration of the dolphin tale movies, which were filmed on location. A lonely and friendless boy finds and untangles a hurt dolphin that is caught in a crab trap. If you like frienship, loyalty, and dolphins you will love this book. When a dolphin named winter loses her tail in a crab trap, its up to a young boy named sawyer and the staff at clearwater marine aquarium to help her survive against the odds. She is rescued and transported to the clearwater marine hospital, where she is named winter. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the same name. The book and film are inspired by the true story of winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued. Dolphin tale 2 is another true story inspired by the life of winter, a dolphin who was badly injured and needed a prosthetic tail to survive.
Brad pitts moneyball and family pic dolphin tale in close race. Hope is a baby dolphin who was rescued by the clearwater marine aquarium in 2010, five years and one day after. While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, sawyer cuts the dolphin free but is unable to free her tail. The book and film are inspired by the true story of winter, a bot tlenose dolphin that was rescued. Heart of a dolphin by cathrin hapka is a realistic fiction story of how. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 21 december 2016. Based on the extraordinary 3d movie premiering september 2011. I enjoyed the movie called dolphin tale so i decided get the book. Sawyer is withdrawn because his father left without explanation, and his best friend and. Dolphin tale 2 is a 2014 american family film written and directed by charles martin smith as the sequel to his 2011 film dolphin tale. Clay haskett harry connick jr in a race against time and against an evil usda employee to find her a companion. True story behind dolphin tale the washington post. Sawyer is quiet at first, but his special connection with winter soon brings him out of his shell. A major motion picture, dolphin tale, highlighted her life story in 2011.