Situated off the lush and tropical shores of Australia, the story takes readers into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. There, little Harriet resides with her father on a fishing boat. Harriet loves her home and spends her time exploring the vast reef systems teeming with exotic plants and animals. All seem well in the land of lavender corals and tangerine sunsets until an oil spill occurs... Blackness covers the once pristine beaches, as fish, sea birds, and turtles lie sick in the thick grease. Harriet witnesses the devastating eff ects of oil pollution on people and wildlife, and is simply inconsolable. Determined to save her home, Harriet departs on a thrilling adventure fi lled with unexpected friends. See how Harriet manages to save the day in this poignant and uplift ing tale.