A review by lmurray74
Xoc: The Journey of a Great White by Matt Dembicki
4.0
Xoc (pronounced "shock") is a Mayan word for demon fish and it may be the origin of the word shark. This story relates the journey of a great white shark as it travels from the Farallon Islands to Hawaii. A sea turtle accompanies Xoc for a large part of the trek. Matt Dembicki addresses many environmental hazards to sharks and other marine life, such as plastic bags seen as jellyfish, eaten by sea turtles, and shark finning.
I would use the book in parts with elementary age children but I think it would be best used as a book to read freely. I can imagine children would enjoy reading this book with a friend, discussing what is happening and what emotions come up. Young children often love reading about sharks and while some of the pictures might appear scary, I think children can decide that for themselves.
I would use the book in parts with elementary age children but I think it would be best used as a book to read freely. I can imagine children would enjoy reading this book with a friend, discussing what is happening and what emotions come up. Young children often love reading about sharks and while some of the pictures might appear scary, I think children can decide that for themselves.