MIA's Gift — Craig Weeden

As third grader Mia Flores struggles to control her unpredictable ability to communicate with a Florida manatee, she discovers a magical, underwater world filled with unforgettable characters. Accompanied by Clark, her best friend, Mia undergoes breathtaking adventures that reveal life lessons all ages will embrace. The award-winning Mia's Gift launches the Muzzles-the-Manatee series and is on its way to becoming a modern classic. "An adventure of the heart and spirit." --Kirkus Discoveries ### Runner-Up - Children's Books - 2009 Hollywood Book Festival ### Honorable Mention - Children's Books - 2009 New York Book Festival ### Silver Medal - Best First Book - 2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards