Robin Elsbeth Jenkins

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The Secret of the Catapus

A Seal. A Circle of Friends. A Special Kind of Magic.

Set on the wild Maine coast, this middle grade coming-of-age tale blends environmental urgency with heartfelt storytelling, humor, and magical realism. Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen’s Hoot and anyone passionate about nature, animals, or saving the planet!

2026 GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK, CHILDREN'S FICTION
2026 LUPINE AWARD SHORTLIST

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“Full of good-hearted humor, compelling issues, lovable characters, friendship, and hope, The Secret of the Catapus will resonate long after the last page is read.“
—Kristine Bondeson, columnist, Echoes Magazine
"Beautifully written, with a vivid sense of place that will connect readers with nature and make the environmental crisis real and personal... Accessible, readable adventure with a true green heart.”
—Nicola Davies, author of The Song That Sings Us
“The Secret of the Catapus is an extraordinary story of love: for the natural world, for standing up for what is right, and for carrying forward a grandparent’s legacy."
—Gregory Brown, author of The Lowering Days