Gabrielle O’Flaherty 
Night of the Red Tide 

A compelling story for readers of all ages, The Night of the Red Tide follows the adventures of Lily, a highly energetic miniature Australian shepherd, and Kai, an extraordinary wandering albatross. These two unlikely friends meet on a magical night in California and travel across the world to escape the Great Pandemic, in a quest to reach Ireland and fulfill Lily’s dream of becoming a working sheepdog.Accompany Lily and Kai on a thrilling journey that will stretch your imagination, taking you to faraway places inhabited by prolific wildlife and free-roaming farm animals, including Galapagos, Tristan da Cunha, and subantarctic South Georgia, as well as the spectacular Irish land of Connemara.Illustrated with captivating photographs of remote landscapes and animals in their natural habitat, this story will make you more aware of the need to preserve our precious planet and its endangered species, many of whom are fighting for survival in an increasingly threatened environment.