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On the Rocks by Eric Walters is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is On the Rocks about?

Fourteen-year-old Dylan is sent to live with his estranged grandfather, Angus. Basically strangers, the two avoid each other as best they can. One day Dylan discovers a young orca stranded high up on the rocky beach. Dylan runs to tell his grandfather. There's nothing that can be done, says Angus. The sun is coming up, and soon the orca will die of exposure. But Dylan knows he has to try to save the whale. He collects towels to cover the delicate skin of the orca and begins transporting buckets of water from the ocean below to keep it hydrated. It's grueling work, and it will be hours before the tide comes back in and the water is high enough for the orca to swim free. Angus is moved by his grandson's determination and helps as best he can. They both desperately hope that soon the orca will be able to join its family, who have been calling out to it just offshore. On the Rocks is an inspiring story about the ups and downs of family.

Who reads On the Rocks?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Eric Walters
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers USA
Published
2020
Language
EN
ISBN
9781459823655
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Fiction, Children'S, Romance
Rating
3.38 / 5 (114 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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