The Great Reef Burn

Name: The Great Reef Burn
Author: Ariela Zibiah

by Ariela Zibiah

Ages 6–98 min readWorking TogetherFree to read

The Great Reef is warming, and the creatures that live there are being harmed. Can Maria and Hokihoki find a way to save it?

A tender ocean story where Maria and her sea-turtle friend overhear the reef's worries, opening a gentle door to talking about caring for our changing planet.

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Questions to talk about together

Rani the clam has lived 100 years and says the water is warmer and the fish are smaller — what do you think is happening to the Great Reef?
Why do you think even the moon stopped to listen at the Elders' meeting?
What is one little thing we could do to help take care of the ocean?

The Great Reef Burn

Questions to talk about together

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