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The Secret Garden of the Seas

The Secret Garden of the Seas

Ahmed, Aqeel

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 183423154X
ISBN13: 9781834231549
Publisher: 978-1-83423-154-9
Published: Dec 27 2025
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Short Summar The Secret Garden of the SeasNoah Malik was not like most kids. On his desk, he kept a small jar of ocean water. When sunlight hit it, the salt and light swirled together and looked like tiny secret stars. Noah did not keep this jar to show off. He kept it as a promise to himself. It helped him remember that the ocean was more than a place to visit. The ocean felt like a living world that he belonged to, and he wanted to learn about it and protect it.Noah loved the sea since he was little. His father once lifted him onto a pier and told him to listen. Noah heard waves crashing on rocks, gulls calling like alarms and laughter, and a deep quiet sound under everything. That quiet made Noah feel calm and thoughtful, like the ocean was speaking in a language older than words.Now Noah was thirteen years old. He was tall and thin, and his hair curled when the air became damp. When he thought deeply, he tapped his fingers, almost like he was sending secret messages. At school, Noah was the kid who cleaned the class fish tank and knew fun facts about sea animals, like why clownfish trust anemones. He also felt angry when people threw garbage carelessly or put trash in the wrong bin. He believed small actions could harm the ocean.Most afternoons, Noah rode his bike to the beach with fins, a mask, and a notebook. He wrote down everything he saw-crab tracks in wet sand, jellyfish like clear umbrellas, and seaweed waving slowly like a greeting. The more Noah learned, the more he understood how easy it was to damage the ocean and how much it needed people who paid attention.One day, Noah's grandfather, Dada, gave him a bundle wrapped in old cloth. Inside was a brass compass with a scratched lid. The needle trembled even when Noah held it still. Dada said it belonged to his own father. Then he said something strange: this compass pointed to more than north. It could lead to what the ocean hides-and what the ocean hopes someone will keep safe.That night, Noah dreamed of coral castles and glowing fish in a quiet underwater garden. When he woke up, the compass was pointing toward the jar of ocean water, not toward the door or window. It felt like the sea was calling him. Noah realized this was not only curiosity. It was a responsibility. And he knew his life was about to change.Benefits of reading story book Reading promotes curiosity, attentiveness, and empathy. Children and adults become smarter when they explore ideas, develop knowledge, and learn languages. Stories demonstrate choices and consequences, explaining how to behave in various situations. Regular reading also improves memory, reduces stress, and develops imagination, creativity, and critical thinking abilities.Best Wishes, Thank you for purchasing and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions. Your daily encouragement and enthusiasm for storytelling inspires us. We are thrilled to be a part of your special moments, and we hope our story brings you happiness and magic. Thank you again for sharing our wonderful adventure! Thank You.Book Description: Total Pages: 86Book Size: 6 × 9 - Inches Cover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.Suitable ages: 12-18+

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