“Thank you for writing this book! I am so glad an author has finally published a story about environmental activism so true to the experience of a young person! “—Thea, 15-year-old environmental activist and Citizen’s Climate Lobby volunteer

“Beautifully written, with a vivid sense of place that will connect readers with nature and make the environmental crisis real and personal. Engaging characters and human warmth demonstrate that individuals can be part of creating solutions to the threats we all face. Accessible, readable adventure with a true green heart.”—Nicola Davies, author of The Song That Sings Us

“The Secret of the Catapus is an extraordinary story of love: for the natural world, for standing up for what is right, and for carrying forward a grandparent’s legacy. Ellie is a force, and the town of Whitneyport hums with Down East traditions as it confronts our desperate need for greater ecological responsibility. You’ll have to listen to these whip-smart kids, and you won’t want to leave these waters.”—Gregory Brown, author of The Lowering Days

“Full of good-hearted humor, compelling issues, lovable characters, friendship, and hope, The Secret of the Catapus will resonate long after the last page is read.”—Kristine Bondeson, columnist, Echoes Magazine

“Ellie is a young climate warrior with such a good heart! Descriptions of the Maine coast and its inhabitants, rich intergenerational backstory, and a touch of magical realism have strong literary qualities that enrich the narrative.”—Kate Risse, author of Inland

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