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Marli's Tangled Tale: A True Story About Plastic In Our Oceans

Ellie Jackson, Laura Callwood

Marli's Tangled Tale: A True Story About Plastic In Our Oceans

Subjects

  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun

Average rating

5 out 5

5 reviews

Marli’s Tangled Tale takes you to the cool and green cliffs where Marli the Puffin lives with her soon to hatch egg until one day the excitement of the far away town visits in an unexpected way. As hope starts to fade her tangled tale takes a twist just in time for the surprise waiting for her back at home!

Marli’s Tangled Tale is based on true events and it is this powerful message which invites children and adults alike to question the impact of ocean plastic on our environment. With ideas and activities which reinforce the story this is a book which will inspire children to make changes to the world around them.

There is a huge growing national and international consciousness about the dangers of palm oil and deforestation and it is important to teach children about this devastating global issue without overwhelming them or shocking them. The Wild Tribe Heroes series of books guides young readers through the issues in a gentle and friendly way together with further information to inspire children to make changes to their own and their families lives.

Sold over 30,000 books in the series in just 2 years ; No 1 bestselling books ; Personal letters of congratulations from Sir David Attenborough and Prince Charles ; All books are based on true stories which means that children are more connected to the issue. ; Featured in national media – BBC, ITV, Guardian, Huffington Post and Mail on Sunday ; Sold by WH Smiths, Waterstones, National Trust, RNLI, Surfers Against Sewage, #2MinuteBeachClean. ; Stocked by over 250 museums, national libraries, bookshops and gift shops, zero waste and farm shops and major tourist attractions such as The Eden Project and London & Chester Zoos ; Reached over a million children worldwide in schools ; Translated into 15 different languages so far

Reviews

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I love love love sea animals and this book tells a story that tels you what can hapen to animals if rubbish finds a way to them. Nonfiction

Anonymous 24.08.2023

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I liked it when Marli got set free

Master Arthur Gooseberry 11.08.2023

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I liked when she got set free

Queen Wanda Bottlenose 11.08.2023

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I think it is important to show kindness to animals. One way to do this is by not throwing rubbish on the floor.

Dame Esmerelda Waltzer 07.09.2021

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I enjoy these books. It makes me sad when people litter and the animals get sick or hurt. I like the charities that help the animals and set them free.

General Sunny Palm-tree 12.06.2020