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The Ocean Within Paperback - 1999

by V. M. Caldwell; Erica Magnus (Illustrator)

When Elizabeth, an 11-year-old foster child, is adopted by the boisterous, openly affectionate Sheridan family, it is Grandma who decides to use a fresh approach in trying to help her connect with her new family. Author V.M. Caldwell wrote this compelling story of love and family while awaiting the adoption of her second son. 10 b&w illustrations.


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Elizabeth is the newest member of the big and boisterous Sheridan family. They try to make her feel at home, but Elizabeth stays apart. She knows from previous experience in foster homes that one day she'll be sent away.

As the story opens, all the Sheridan kids are headed to the beach for a vacation at their grandmother's house. Elizabeth secretly looks forward to fulfilling one of her private dreams: to see the ocean. The Sheridans, on the other hand, are just too much--too prone to hugging, too loud, too enthusiastic. Only Petey, the youngest boy, is not overwhelming to be with.

Pretty soon Elizabeth has found a favorite perch overlooking the water. But her attitude threatens to ruin everyone's vacation. It's only a matter of time before a showdown between Elizabeth and the grandma she calls "Iron Woman" ensues. Who will win?

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  • Title The Ocean Within
  • Author V. M. Caldwell; Erica Magnus (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Ex-Library
  • Pages 236
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Milkweed Editions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  • Date 1999-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781571316240 / 1571316248
  • Weight 0.76 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.25 x 5.23 x 0.87 in (20.96 x 13.28 x 2.21 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 13 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 8
  • Reading level 560
  • Themes
    • Topical: Adoption
  • Library of Congress subjects Family life, Grandmothers
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99013418
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/1999, Page 131
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2000, Page 75
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 10/01/1999, Page 1576
  • Library Journal, 11/01/1999, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/30/1999, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/1999, Page 152
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