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Dolphin Diaries
Series · 12
books · 2000-2007

Books in series

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#1

Into the Blue

2000

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries Jody can't believe her dolphin voyage has begun. A whole world of discovery awaits her aboard the Dolphin Dreamer. But an unexpected passenger threatens to spoil the trip of a lifetime. And when a sudden storm puts Jody's life in danger, who can she turn to for help?
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#2

Touching the Waves

2000

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries The McGraths are in Key West, Florida, visiting a very special dolphin center - with "dolphin teachers." Jody loves watching the dolphins at work. But when one dolphin gets tangled in netting, will Jody be able to free it?
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#3

Riding the Storm

2000

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries The McGraths have arrived in the Bahamas. Jody can't wait to see some Atlantic spotted dolphins and maybe find out if the rumours about a lost treasure ship are really true. But will a major tropical storm put her plans on hold?
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#4

Under the Stars

2000

Dolphin Diaries is an exciting new series that explores all aspects of dolphins' relationships with mankind. Jody McGrath and her family are sailing around the world researching dolphins, and Jody records all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries. In the series' fourth book, Jody is at Dolphin Haven in the Bahamas, where dolphins Bella, Misty, and Evie are about to give birth. Everyone is excited, but also worried. In the past, Evie's calves have died, and this may be her last chance to become a mother. Misty's and Evie's calves survive, but Bella's calf does not. Although the crew is saddened over the stillborn calf, they still rejoice in the two new dolphins.
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#5

Chasing the Dream

2001

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries Jody has arrived in the Caribbean, and already she's made a new dolphin friend, Frida. But other dolphins there have been captured and taken to live in dirty, unhealthy conditions - just to entertain tourists! Jody is outraged. Can she help win freedom for these dolphins?
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#6

Racing the Wind

2001

Jody McGrath and her family are sailing around the world researching dolphins, and Jody records all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries.In the series' sixth book, Joday has arrived in the South American rain forest, desperate to see some botos—amazing, bubble-gum-pink river dolphins. She has heard that when teh river floods the forest, these magical creatures can e seen seimming between the trees!But botos are rare and difficult to track down. Will Jody's wish come true?
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#7

Following the Rainbow

2001

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphis—and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphine Diaries. While visiting the Canary Islands, Jody is thrilled to see the largest dolphin species in the world! But all is not well in this island paradise. Jody discovers the dolphins are at risk of being injured by speeding ferries that link the islands. Helping these dolphins might prove to be Jody's biggest challenge yet!
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#8

Dancing the Seas

2002

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her diary!In the Marquesas Islands in Polynesia, Jody is delighted to spot a large mixed group of spotted and spinner dolphins - especially one she names Twister. On the islands, she meets two new friends, Lew and Monique, who work for a local dolphin-friendly tuna boat. Jody has the chance to witness them in action as they save dolphins. But when something goes wrong with Monique's breathing equipment at the last minute
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#9

Leaving The Shallows

2002

After weeks at sea, Jody and her family have arrived at Hervey Bay, off the coast of Australia. There, Jody befriends a gorgeous pink-and-white dolphin named Dawn. Jody notices a neighborhood tourist operation isn't keeping the dolphins' interest in mind and, as a result, Dawn becomes ill. Will Jody be able to convince them to change their ways before it's too late?
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#10

Beyond the Sunrise

2003

Jody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is sailing around the world researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her Dolphin Diaries The McGraths have arrived in Sundarbans Delta, at the mouth of the great Ganges River. There, Jody hopes to see the rare and unusual Irrawaddy dolphins. Her wish comes true when at last she spots one, whom she names Sandhi. But her world is turned upside down when she learns there are poachers around, and Sandhi is missing. Does Sandhi have a secret hiding place, or has she been caught?
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#11

Piraten

2005

De Dolphin Dreamer is op weg naar de Rode Zee, waar Jody's ouders onderzoek willen doen naar dolfijnen. Jody is dolblij. In Egypte mag ze een paar dagen doorbrengen met haar beste vriendin Lindsay. Onderweg komen ze een dolfijn tegen, die helemaal alleen is. De dolfijn blijft in de buurt van de Dolphin Dreamer en Jody's moeder ontdekt dat hij een zendertje bij zich draagt. Jody besluit te onderzoeken waar de dolfijn, die ze Jamal heeft genoemd, vandaan komt. Maar de reis naar de Rode Zee is niet zonder gevaar.. In Aden worden ze gewaarschuwd door piraten die de zeeën in de buurt onveilig maken. De kapitein van de Dolphin Dreamer besluit om extra bewaking aan boord te nemen. Maar of dat nu helpt...
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#12

Dansen in zee

2007

De Dolphin Dreamer is bezig met de oversteek van Egypte naar Italië. Jody en de andere bemanningsleden zijn nog altijd op zoek naar nieuwe dolfijnsoorten. Er heerst een bedrukte stemming aan boord. PetroCo zou het project Dolfijnenwereld één jaar sponsoren, en dat jaar is nu voorbij. Jody's reis lijkt nu toch echt ten einde te lopen. Het liefst zou ze voor altijd willen zwemmen met haar vrienden in de zee...

Authors

Ben M. Baglio
Ben M. Baglio
Author · 106 books

Ben M. Baglio created the brief for two series of children's books - Dolphin Diaries and Animal Ark. Dolphin Diaries features a girl and her family from Florida, who travel around the world as marine biologists and study dolphins. Animal Ark features two children who work together to help animals and solve animal-related mysteries. The books were written by commissioned writers in the UK under Baglio's instruction using the pseudonym Lucy Daniels. Each ghostwriter is named with a 'Special Thanks' on the copyright page. Using his real name he also wrote the book series The Pet Finders Club, featuring a group of three children who search for peoples lost pets.

Lucy Daniels
Author · 101 books
Lucy Daniels is the collective name for the writing team that created the bestselling children's book series Animal Ark, many of the books are also published under the name of the series creator, Ben M. Baglio.
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