It's the year 2030 and students at MakerX20 (a STEAM-based middle school) are building gadgets for the first astronauts about to land on Mars. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old KyRose has a secret mission of her own. She's a
freak
. Well, at least, that's what her classmates say when they see her talking to animals. Truth be told, it's her superpower. But all KyRose wants is to be normal, like everyone else, and win over Georgia, the captain of the soccer team and most popular girl in school.
Meanwhile, a mystery ensues off the coast of Catalina Island. The ecosystem has gone awry and left a young dolphin stranded. Will KyRose save the day? Or in her frenzy to fit in, will she shun her special gift--and her best friend Cora
--
to achieve the acceptance she so longs for?
From microbes to migration patterns, KyRose traverses the circle of life. Yet, before she can help anyone else, she must accept herself, even if that means being different. Only then can she blaze a path of her own-unique and authentic-to find the true belonging she seeks.