The Walking Fish

Seventh-grader Alexis finds a strange fish that resembles a living fossil, and that single catch launches a hectic search for others like it. She recruits her friend Darshan, and the two of them snorkel, take soundings in the depths of Glacial Lake, scan the water from a helicopter, and explore a cave. Along the way they must also guard their findings from Dr. Mertz, a self-serving scientist who wants the credit for himself.

As the hunt narrows, Alexis acts on one last hunch, a choice that puts her in danger and nearly costs her friend. The story is written as a lively, funny adventure that also teaches real science and reading skills.

The Walking Fish won the National Science Teachers Association/Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.