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Philip Roy - Author
This adventure follows Alfred and his animal companions across the Pacific, where historical sites and present-day marine damage shape his travels. Encounters with an environmental crew prompt him to pursue ocean protection.
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Talk about: How does Alfred’s new goal affect the way he responds to the problems he encounters?
Talk about: How does the story present the history connected with the places Alfred visits?
The book brings past human tragedies and current ocean pollution into the same adventure. It may offer a way to talk about how history and environmental concerns feature in a story, alongside Alfred’s response.
The journey refers to nuclear testing, the Enola Gay’s departure with the atomic bomb, and other past tragedies; it also depicts harmful shrimp-trawling and extensive plastic pollution. These subjects may invite questions or concern.
What do you make of Alfred’s decision to protect the oceans? Which parts of the journey help you understand what is at stake, and do you think his goal changes how he sees the places he visits?
Read together if the historical references prompt questions. Pause to distinguish the story’s past events from its present-day pollution concerns, and let your child decide which topic they would like to explore further.
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Ghosts of the Pacific by Philip Roy | Open Library
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Checked: 2 October 2026.
Relevant to: Environmental protection; History and place
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