MacCarrig

The Great White Egret, Double Crested Cormorant, Piping Plover, and Black Skimmer love their home by the Atlantic Ocean. The sea is a majestic site with dark, blue rippling waves and saltwater. As they prepare their boats for the annual boat parade, they learn that a fast-moving hurricane is approaching the coast. Each page will keep the reader wondering if time is on their side. This is a wonderful story about friendship and cooperation.

As sailboats drifted along the serene ocean, four birds made their home in a quiet, isolated spot called the salt marsh. The Double Crested Cormorant, Piping Plover, and Black Skimmer truly loved the Atlantic Ocean. The friends gathered on the beach to share their enthusiasm for the boat parade. Hayden was known as a free spirited bird who loved laughing and having fun. The others diligently worked hard preparing their boats using beautiful treasures found along the beach and in the ocean. The birds discover that a hurricane is heading their way. The birds' worries and concerns grew as swells formed in the ocean. As they work cooperatively together, every reader will wonder if time is on their side. This is a heart-warming story about true friends.

Victoria Ann Devine is a teacher, owner of a private tutoring business, and author of the well-known children’s book Santa’s Bully Elf. She was a “Leading Lady” in South Jersey Magazine’s list of Most Notable Women, honored by Women of Distinction Magazine, and recognized by The Courier Post. Victoria is an advocate for many bullying organizations and promotes an anti-bullying message at elementary schools. Bullying is a global issue that can have long-term effects on a child, and her first book communicates the significance of this type of intimidation. Victoria and her co-author share a passion for storytelling. Their oceanic collaboration MacCarrig encourages cooperation and friendship. Victoria writes books that help children appreciate diversity and accept others. In addition, Santa’s Bully Elf and MacCarrig each challenge children with an enhanced vocabulary. Readers will appreciate the figurative literary devices used throughout so they can truly create a visual image when they are reading. Victoria is working on her third book, to be released in 2018. Sparky fans will love seeing this Golden Retriever back, with another clever twist.