About
Mary Boone has written 70+ nonfiction books for young readers, most recently Unfathomable: 20 (Wild But True) Stories of the Ocean, Flying Feminist, Pedal Pusher, School of Fish, and Bugs for Breakfast. She’s a frequent presenter at writing and library conferences and serves as nonfiction chair for her regional SCBWI chapter. A former journalist, then PR executive, Mary lives in Tacoma, WA, with a stubborn Airedale terrier named Ruthie Bader.
Featured Work
Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories of the Ocean
Wrestle an octopus, swim through a sunken city, and discover 20 incredible-but-true stories from our unbelievable—and unpredictable—oceans. Illustrated by Max Temescu, Unfathomable provides an upclose look at the fascinating stories that take place under (and above) the sea.
Did you know you can survive being swallowed by a whale? Or that octopus wrestling used to not just be a pastime but also an actual sport? Or, that once a town in Oregon didn't know what to do with a whale carcass that washed up on their beaches, so they...BLEW IT UP?
As strange as it sounds, those stories are 100% true. And the sea holds more secrets. Grab your snorkel and dive into 20 incredible-but-true tales of survival at sea, sunken treasures hiding under the ocean's surface, jellyfish that live forever, and so much more. Each chapter contains one story, with interview quotes and hands-on research that uncovers the science and history behind the event. You’ll get facts AND more!
