Maggie M. Manatee

About the Book

Maggie M. Manatee is a young manatee with an adventurous spirit. She considers herself a treasure hunter who enjoys searching the Florida waterways for things she can use to make clothing and accessories. Maggie’s Mystical Adventure is a story about two young manatees, Maggie and her best friend Reggie, and a three legged gator, named Gomer, who find an ancient treasure chest filled with jewels and a very surprising inhabitant with extraordinary wisdom. Maggie, Reggie and Gomer learn the importance of making wise choices.

About the Author

Gina M. Marinello, author and creator of Maggie M. Manatee, finds inspiration from observing Florida manatees in their natural habitat. These giant, yet peaceful, ancient creatures have no natural enemies yet are endangered. Gina Marinello is a native Floridian who enjoys the pristine cool waters of the state’s fresh water springs. As a child, she enjoyed “treasure hunting” with her sisters up and down the alleyways of Miami Shores, FL. They searched high and low for materials they could recycle to build extraordinary clubhouses and forts. “Inspiration comes from the most inexplicable places…when it comes, grab it and go with it…” says Gina Marinello.