Finney the Star Breacher

This exciting, beautifully illustrated young reader's novel is a must-read for the whole family; a glorious adventure and mystical fantasy about an orphaned bottlenose dolphin who must save his imperiled herd from an ominous 'Dark Wave'...a catastrophic oil spill being spread by a hurricane. Finney is a trailblazing, eco-conscious story that eloquently intertwines strong eco-conscious themes within a highly entertaining 'Lion King'-type of story; a timeless hero's journey that transcends cultures and ages. Finney's story is one of struggle and triumph; a moving tale about an idealistic dreamer who overcomes his humble beginnings to rise above adversity and become the great podleader he was destined to be. Finney is a mystical fantasy with lovable, kid-friendly characters that will touch the hearts and inspire the dreams of young and old alike. Lush and lyrical, Finney is an uplifiting and inspiring tale with a powerful message about peace, cooperation and the importance of protecting animals and the environment. Kids and adults alike will be entertained, inspired and delighted by this imaginative masterpiece that cleverly intertwines fact with fiction. The book opens with the birth of a young dolphin prince who, according to cetacean prophecy, is destined to become a great podleader and save the seas from an impending catastrophe by moving the hearts of humanity to become better caretakers of Mother Earth and all her creatures. The story continues with the orphaning of the little dolphin with the conspicuously large tail and follows the young calf on his treacherous journey to find himself and his place in the world...as well as the missing half of a giant blue pearl; an ancient sacred orb that legend says contains the very secrets of the universe and powers of the sea and can transform ordinary dolphins into the sky-flying 'star breachers' of cetacean mythology and Finney must venture into cold and unknown shores and face fierce storms and adversaries to find it.