Felix the Fearless Dolphin: An Aquatic Adventure

Series: Wild Adventures with Animal Friends  (Book 7)

Author: Zelda Lynn

Audience: Early readers, ages 6–11

Format: Paperback &  eBook

Length: ~54 pages

Setting:  Colorful coral reef home, storm-tossed open ocean, Seagull Island and its rocky shores, coral caves, and shimmering tropical reefs   

Release / Publication Date:  February, 2024 

Publisher: Zelda Lynn
ISBN / ASIN:    Paperback:   B0CVBK9VWG       eBook:   B0CV9RYQ4M   

  Felix the Dolphin

🐬 Sprightly, curious, and big-hearted, Felix cherishes his iridescent family shell and the history it holds. When a storm steals it away, his determination and bravery turn loss into an adventure.

🦈 Owen the Shark
Gentle and loyal, Owen’s “shark strategy” balances Felix’s enthusiasm. His calm thinking and protective nature help keep the group safe near stormy waters and Seagull Island.

🦭 Wyatt the Walrus
Wise and good-humored, Wyatt brings steady advice and comic relief. His keen observations and “walrus charm” help the friends stay hopeful, especially when the shell seems lost for good.

🐢 Tina the Turtle
An experienced sea traveler, Tina offers the first crucial clue: a seagull seen flying off with something shiny near Seagull Rock. Her guidance reminds the trio to stay respectful and cautious.

🐋 Wendy the Whale
Deep voiced and kind, Wendy warns of whirlpools and undercurrents around Seagull Island and suggests a peaceful solution: trading instead of fighting to retrieve the shell.

🐠 Tara the Yellow Tang & the School of Fish
Colorful, energetic, and coordinated, Tara and her school contribute a shimmering parrotfish scale for the trade and perform a dazzling synchronized show to distract the seagulls.

🕊️ The Seagulls & Reef Community
Shiny-object-loving seagulls and a chorus of reef creatures (young dolphins, fish, and more) show how every ocean neighbor plays a part in the story and in celebrating Felix’s return.
 

🧐 Curiosity, Heritage & Discovery
Felix’s treasured shell connects him to his ancestors and sparks questions about ocean history, showing kids how objects can hold powerful memories and stories.

💚 Resilience After Loss
When the storm steals the shell, Felix experiences sadness but doesn’t give up. Children see how support from friends and taking action, can turn loss into growth.

🤝 Friendship, Teamwork & Community
From Tina’s clue to Wendy’s advice and Tara’s performance, the entire ocean community comes together, modeling cooperation, generosity, and shared problem-solving.

🧠 Peaceful Problem-Solving & Creativity
Instead of fighting the seagulls, the friends honor Wendy’s wisdom and plan a trade using a shiny scale and a fish performance, a gentle, clever solution that respects everyone.

🌊 Respect for the Ocean & Its Creatures
Kids learn about storms, undercurrents, seagulls’ behavior, turtles’ navigation, whales’ songs, and schooling fish, building appreciation for ocean life and the need to treat it with care.

Felix the Fearless Dolphin: An Aquatic Adventure can support:

🌱 Science & Ocean Literacy

• Dolphins, sharks, walruses, turtles, whales, seagulls, reef fish
• Storms, waves, undercurrents, and coral reef habitats
• Animal senses, navigation, and group behavior (like schooling fish) 

💬 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Coping with loss and disappointment
• Asking for help and accepting wise guidance
• Empathy for others’ needs (even “treasure-collecting” seagulls)
• Choosing peaceful, fair solutions over conflict

🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

• Following clues and planning a trade
• Weighing risks (treacherous waters, territorial birds)
• Reflecting on what “treasure” truly means, objects vs. relationships 

Extension ideas:  

· Storm & Safety Discussion: Talk about how real storms change environments and how animals (and people) find shelter.

· Ocean Treasure Craft: Have kids design their own “family shell” and write a short origin story for it.

· Trade vs. Take Role-Play: Act out scenarios where characters choose trading, sharing, or cooperating instead of taking from others.

Q1. What age group is this book for?  

Felix the Fearless Dolphin: An Aquatic Adventure is ideal for early readers ages 6–11 and works beautifully as a shared read-aloud at home or in classrooms. 

Q2.  Do I need to read the Wild Adventures series in order?
No. Each Wild Adventures with Animal Friends story stands alone, though readers will enjoy spotting familiar animal friends across the books. 

Q3. What will children learn from Flex's adventure? 

Kids see resilience, empathy, teamwork, and creative problem-solving as Felix and his friends navigate storms, clues, and a clever trade to recover a treasured family shell.

Q4. Which animals appear in this story?

Dolphins, sharks, walruses, sea turtles, whales, seagulls, reef fish (like Tara the Yellow Tang), and many other ocean neighbors around Seagull Island and the coral reef. . 

Q5. Does the book include fun facts and jokes? 

Yes! each chapter features Fun Facts about marine animals and behaviors plus jokes that keep readers laughing while they learn about the ocean.  

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