First Watch

How can a band of dogs make the world a better place?
2022 International Indie Award for Children''s Chapter Book.
Catch a wave with Charlie and open a door not only to the power of reading, but also to the secret power kids hold, just as they are.

Canine Charlie and his Coast Guard human, Cap Hatsukami, live aboard a boat called Ninja. When poachers prowl local turtle nests, Cap and the Coast Guard always seem to arrive too late. Charlie is convinced that Cap, and the Coast Guard, need canine assistance. But his friends shrink from the challenge. After all, how can mere dogs make a difference?

Charlie''s leadership tips the balance in his village. The animals begin to grasp that observation is a vital step before any change can occur in our world. Therefore anyone, and everyone, is called to the watch. In a final face-off, the dogs ride their surfboards with expert skill, but wily poachers stand in the way. The dogs must believe in their hearts that they can make a difference, just as they are, if they wish to succeed where others have failed.

YouTube book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDeCn66EY3M

Winner International Indie Book Award for Chapter Book 2022.
Children''s Educational Topics: friendship dynamics, leadership styles, self-confidence, environmental conservation, sea turtles, and of course...canine surfing. Excellent adjunct to classroom relationship discussions as well as environmental teaching units.
This story is a middle grade adventure book for readers, ages 8-12. Younger kids will enjoy listening (5-7).
Reading level: Longer illustrated chapter books, middle grade books.