Following the Rainbow

Dolphin Diaries #7

by Ben M. Baglio

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!

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade, Contemporary

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Manon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this!

[Lea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars - This is part of a series, which I didn’t read. Jody is a spunky kid who is living on a boat with her marine biologist parents as they study dolphins. She is my childhood dream for myself. She gets the chance to go to the Canary Islands and see whales and dolphins with two girlfriends and the family of an autistic boy who they helped in a previous book. The ferries between the islands are going to fast and killing whales. Jody and her friends set out to fix the problem.
The ending is very abrupt, likely because it’s a serial. Overall, very positive middle grade story. I would definitely recommend.

[Dena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another interesting locale that I wasn't familiar with and some googling of pilot whales too! I can't recommend these books for kids enough....

[Manon Kroon · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are pure nostalgia and this never have failed to leave me out of breath.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

See the first book in the series for a full review.

[Kateryna Hai · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book well and truly gave me inspiration on dolphins. I really enjoyed reading this book.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite part was when the ferries started to slow down so the Dolphins wouldn't get hurt. The worst part was when the ferry killed a mother dolphin and hurt a baby one. My favourite character was Jody because she rescued the baby dolphin by noticing it. the worst character was The drivers of the ferries

[Sloane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is wonderful. It makes me wish my mom were a marine biologist so we could travel the world learning about dolphins and having adventures. I would love to go to Spain, the Bahamas, Florida, Key West, all those places. I would also really like to meet Lindsday.

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly think these books helped to shape me as a dolphin and whale activist as a kid. And now that I'm re-reading them again twelve years later, I know that the information in the book is correct and that the characters truly care about the wellbeing of dolphins and whales.

[Henry Lam · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think that this book is an epic story of dolphins for girls because the author tells a story of a girl that saves dolphins.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved dolphins as a child, so back when I was in fifth grade I began this series. It's great for middle schoolers.

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all the books in the series equally. Even this one. I really loved how Jody makes new dolphin friends in every book. It's just so hard to put the books down.

[Mariah H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was interesting.