About the Book The author of the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves, now offers the exciting story of 14-year-old Tomas Torres. Torn between staying in schol to achieve his dream of someday becoming a marine biologist, and dropping out to help save his familys business, Tomass confrontation with a vicious hammerhead shark helps him to make his decision. Book Synopsis Like his father and grandfather before him, 14-year-old Toms Torres dreams of catching a great shark in the Sea of Cortez -- and he will catch it, although there are other things he should be thinking about. With an education, her could someday become a marine biologist. Tomss family want him to stay in school. But Toms knows he will be more help to them if he leaves school now to become a fisherman. Should he drop out? The choice is Toms alone -- a difficult one for a boy just becoming a man. It is only underwater, in a confrontation with the fishermans greatest prize and worst enemy, that Toms finds the strength to make his decision. Review Quotes George appeals to all the senses...Excellent writing; a fine portrait of a unique region; an involving, well-crafted story.-- The Kirkus Reviews