![]() ![]() It may appear that this book is not relevant to a social justice curriculum but Mila’s dolphin culture is very distinct and is constantly being dismissed as not legitimate throughout the book, speaking very realistically to our current society. I like this book because I believe it address many important themes and issues regarding conformity and cultural differences. Although Mila is amazed by all the things this new world has to offer her, she wishes to go back to the ocean where she believes she genuinely belongs. She longs for her home, the language and traditions she’s familiar with, and the dolphin family she left behind. Mila progresses quickly and is eager to learn, but struggles with adapting to the different environment she finds herself in. ![]() She is eventually discovered, taken to a research facility against her will, and scientists attempt to teach Mila the English language as well as other American customs. ![]() This book is a fairly sophisticated and complex story about a young teenage girl named Mila who has been living in a secluded location with dolphins for most of her life. ![]()
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