From toddlers to adults - we all need to learn about the oceans.
Awards won by author Gloria Barnett
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about books written by Gloria Barnett
Non-Fiction – for Ages 10 – 110 years!
THE AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE WAVES
An Introduction to Understanding the Oceans
This guide is for anyone who has ever been intrigued, fascinated or entranced by the world’s oceans. From the tiniest microscopic, one-celled plankton to the vast blue whale, incredible photographs and illustrations reveal the amazing diversity of life beneath the waves and the extraordinary adaptations of creatures for survival in the extreme marine environment.
Concepts such as tides, undersea mountains and the relationship between atmosphere and ocean are all carefully described to enable non-scientists to understand how important the world’s oceans are to Planet Earth and to the existence of life on Earth.
From tsunamis and earthquakes, to pollution and rising sea levels – here is a guide that everyone should read – about a watery world that so few humans understand, which covers 70% of the surface of the planet and is so deep in parts that it hides even the highest mountain ranges and deepest canyons on Earth.
This book guides us effortlessly to a better understanding of the amazing world beneath the waves.
The Amazing World Beneath the Waves
ISBN 9781838064372
Available from this website, available from Amazon, or from any bookshop in the world !
Non-Fiction – for Ages 6 -18+
These books take children from the youngest reading age, allowing them to appreciate the animal life in the oceans … through to understanding ocean science … and eventually to their teens where they can judge their actions and help to change the world they live in.
These full-colour books have a RRP of £8.99 each but when purchased from the website shop you can buy all 3 books for the price of 2 = £18.00
Book One – 50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Animals – for ages 6-18+ (ISBN 9781838064389)
Book Two – 50 Incredible Facts about the Oceans – for ages 8-18+ (ISBN 9781739308421)
Book Three – 50 Essential Facts about Climate Change – for ages 9-18+ (ISBN 9781739308414)
50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Creatures
– let everyone of any age learn about amazing marine creatures.
A book you can dip in and out of to learn about incredible wildlife.
A stunning image for every creature.
50 Incredible Facts about Oceans.
When young people ask ‘Why’ ……..
– this book gives incredible Ocean facts.
Give your young person a chance to be an expert on Oceans.
50 Essential Facts about Climate Change
A book which helps young people challenge their understanding and gives information on how they can work together to take safe actions and improve the planet’s futur
Children’s Fiction – for 3-6 years!
The Fishy Tale Storybooks
are a series of books for 3-6-year-olds. The stories are entertaining, informative and a good introduction to myriad and diverse life in the oceans. These are tales which deal with a wide variety of moral values, feelings and other aspects of personal and social well-being. Great for parents to share with youngsters and lots of starting points for discussion.
Individually, these books are also available at RRP on Amazon, or from any bookshop in the world !
Children’s Fiction – for 8 – 13+
Award Winning Books
These books are a ‘double-whammy’ as they allow their 8-13+ year old readers to enjoy fantastic adventure stories whilst also learning about the ocean environment
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Children’s Fiction – for 3-6 years!
Children’s Fiction – for 8 – 13+
Reviews from readers ….
Praise and Review from Book Life ….
‘Eye of the Turtle’
reached the quarter-finals of the BookLife Awards – October 2021.
“Congratulations! Your book was named one of the quarter finalists in the 2021 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest.
This year’s Fiction Contest had over 900 entries, so you can be proud that your book was judged by our reviewers as one of the best.
On behalf of everyone at BookLife, thank you for your participation in the BookLife Prize–and for writing such a noteworthy book.”
signed: Carl Pritzkat, President of BookLife.com
Hey everyone !
Take a look at the Professional Review of ‘Eye of the Turtle’ (below) – from the BookLife Prize 2021.
Well done, WeirdFish Lady –
10/10 in all four areas –
WOW!
Plot/Idea: 10:
Originality: 10:
Prose: 10:
Character/Execution: 10
Overall Score: 10.00
Assessment:
Plot: In the first of a three-book adventure series for middle-grade readers, eleven-year-old Lucy is moving away from everything she has ever known. The Caribbean is a long way from London, but she soon finds friends Jack and Solomon, who introduce her to the beach and the ocean’s wondrous creatures. As Lucy finds out, plastic poses a serious threat to the ocean environment, and mitigating that danger leads her to find the courage to learn new skills and brave the ocean deep, which, of course, just might be full of sea monsters.
Prose/Style: The author moves the story along quickly in keeping with Lucy’s sharp mind and ability to adapt to her new situation. Each character has a refreshingly distinctive, consistent voice and point of view.
Originality: Gloria Barnett (aka the WeirdFish Lady) uses Lucy’s move to the Caribbean as a vehicle for introducing readers to sea life. She has handled the device well and by focusing so emphatically on her cast of interesting characters she turns the story into a compelling read.
Character Development/Execution: Lucy is a self-aware and perceptive pre-teen and with the help of her friends, learns the skills she needs to feel comfortable in her new home (including learning to swim and scuba dive) and, as she overcomes her fears, even finds a way to contribute to cleaning up the environment.
Date Review Submitted: August 10, 2021
THE LUCY MORGAN ADVENTURE SERIES
The SECOND in a series of Lucy Morgan Adventure stories
For ages 8-13
“The Secrets of the Shallows’
Written by Gloria Barnett
Illustrated by Katrin Lamb
Help your child to understand they can make a difference to the world. An adventure where a promise to protect ocean creatures leads to challenges in the underwater world.
Having settled on Pontus Island in the Caribbean, 12-year-old Lucy enjoys using her new diving skills with her friends Jack and Solomon. Trusted to help in the Dive Centre, the young dive team are always happy to help scuba instructor, Dan as he teaches locals and tourists the skills of diving. Although diving in the magical clear-blue water of the Caribbean looks and sounds wonderful, our young divers know inexperienced divers are vulnerable to dangerous underwater creatures. Can the young dive team help to keep Dan’s students safe?
When Lucy, Jack and Solomon discover how human activity is destroying the habitats of rare ocean creatures, they are determined to protect both marine creatures and the island’s special natural environment. Can they overcome the challenges ahead to make a difference to life in the oceans? Confrontation and conflicts develop as the team of children struggle to protect the marine animals. Are they taking on too much or can they influence important people to do the right thing?
The Lucy Morgan Adventures are written by real-life ocean explorer and educator, Gloria Barnett. Many young people in the UK know her affectionately as the Weirdfish Lady due to her fascinating school workshops, talks and published teaching resources. Reading this book allows your child to watch television documentaries with a deeper understanding of the natural world and with its cliff-hanging chapters, this book is perfect for fans of exciting adventures, such as Explorer by Katherine Rundell. Let your child enjoy a thrilling adventure, whilst learning about the natural world.
‘The Secrets of the Shallows’
Publication Date : 19th September 2020
Reviews from readers ….
Hey everyone !
Take a look at the Professional Review of ‘The Secrets of the Shallows’ from the Wishing Shelf Awards January 2022
WeirdFish Lady – I’m so proud of you!
THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 30th January 2022
TITLE: The Secrets of the Shallows:
(Book 2 of the ‘Lucy Morgan Adventure Stories)
AUTHOR: Gloria Barnett
Star Rating: 5/5
To Sum Up
‘A twisting, turning ‘battle the odds’ adventure story for 9 –13 year olds.’
The Wishing Shelf Review
I can sum the plot up for you in a sentence: the young protagonist (Lucy) and her pals discover that humans are destroying an underwater habitat and do everything they can to protect it. If that all sounds very ‘politically correct’, then, yes, it sort of is. And I for one enjoyed it very much.
Gloria Barnett is a very talented author. From the opening – and very well-written – first chapter, this is a compelling story. The plot is cleverly constructed, the island and underwater settings are splendidly described, the pacing is spot on – and the characters! Wow! They deliver BIG TIME! I particularly liked Lucy; she’s brave, strong-minded, and determined to do the right thing – a good role model for any child. The author knows how to describe the hero’s feelings when battling the odds.
So, who will enjoy this book? To be honest, I think pretty much any child between the age of 9 and 13 will find this a compelling read. It’s predominantly an adventure with plenty happening all of the time.
To sum up, this is a captivating story of mystery solving, overcoming the odds and adventure. Enjoy!
A Wishing Shelf Review
THE LUCY MORGAN ADVENTURE SERIES
The THIRD in the Lucy Morgan Adventure series for ages 8 – 13
‘The Hidden Cave’
Written by Gloria Barnett
Illustrated by Katrin Lamb
By exploring both the underwater reefs and discovering the amazing natural beauty of Pontus Island, Lucy, Sol and Jack get entangled in yet another challenging adventure. As their battle to protect creatures in the ocean continues, they also begin a search for secrets from the past. This book finds them in serious danger. The challenges are getting harder.
‘The Hidden Cave’
Publication Date 15th November 2020.
Reviews from readers ….
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NEW REVIEW
from the
Booklife Prize – June 2023
Title: The Hidden Cave:
A Lucy Morgan Adventure Story
Author: Gloria Barnett
Genre: Fiction/Mystery/Thriller
Audience: Middle Grade
Word Count: 38776
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: Gloria Barnett once again delivers an underwater-focused plot that builds slowly, with intriguing elements added, such as using sign language to communicate while diving. Readers will be riveted by the story’s exploration of dark and mysterious spaces at the bottom of the ocean.
Prose: The prose reflects diving terminology that elevates the story’s authenticity, and Gloria craft-polished dialogue feels relaxed and logical for the situation.
Originality: Gloria helps readers understand the natural environment of the underwater world, and provides readers with educational snippets throughout the novel. There is information on relevant sea life included at the end. Story-specific jargon gives readers an immediate connection with the plot.
Character/Execution: Lucy’s first-person perspective rings true, and her growth into a self-assured advocate by the end of the story is admirable.
Report Submitted: June 28, 2023
All Gloria’s fiction books are also available as e-books on Amazon.
REVIEW – February 2021
‘The Amazing World Beneath the Waves’ (Non-Fiction)
I received your book last week and I’ve now read it cover to cover ! I wish to congratulate you on presenting a tremendous subject in a clear and concise way. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to both children and adults alike. The illustrations, graphs and photographs support the text which is both absorbing, educational and entertaining.
Stephen P. – City of Liverpool
'The Amazing World Beneath the Waves' (Non-Fiction)has a foreword by
John Aitchison - Wildlife Film-maker
‘In this book, Gloria Barnett gives us facts, explanations and reasons why each of us should learn more about the oceans and the crucial part they play in our world. ’
John Aitchison
John Aitchison is a wildlife filmmaker. He’s worked on many programmes for the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel including Frozen Planet, Life, Big Cat Diary, The Natural Word, Springwatch and Yellowstone.
Follow John’s work at www.johnaitchison.net
John Aitchison