Kristin Pedderson’s ocean adventure lands in Santa Cruz bookstores

Kristin Pedderson’s young-adult novel The Adventures of Fin Man is now on shelves at two independent Santa Cruz bookstores, with Amazon sales available for readers elsewhere. The book ties a fantasy rescue mission to ocean conservation, and half of net profits will support The Ocean Cleanup.

Why it matters: - The local release gives Santa Cruz readers a new ocean-themed young-adult book from a Bay Area-connected author. - The novel links entertainment with environmental action by sending part of its proceeds to ocean cleanup work. - The book’s theme fits a community closely tied to the Pacific and marine conservation.

What happened: - Kristin Pedderson’s The Adventures of Fin Man is now available at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue and Two Birds Bookstore on 41st Avenue. - The young-adult novel follows Fin Man, a half-dolphin, half-human hero on a mission to help save the oceans. - The book is also available on Amazon for readers outside Santa Cruz.

The details: - The story blends fantasy, adventure and environmental themes. - Fin Man teams up with mysterious fantasy guardians. - The plot includes efforts to restore coral reefs. - The story also addresses plastic pollution. - Ocean damage from oil drilling is another threat in the book. - The book focuses on friendship, courage, environmental responsibility and hope. - Pedderson said she wanted to create a character who brings the wonder of the ocean to young readers while reminding them the oceans are something people have a responsibility to protect. - Pedderson also said Fin Man’s journey shows that courage and imagination can help people find a way forward when a problem seems enormous. - Fifty percent of the net profit from The Adventures of Fin Man will be donated to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit focused on removing plastic from oceans and rivers.

Between the lines: - The book is being positioned as both a story and a cause-driven product. - Local bookstore placement gives the release a community-based launch instead of relying only on online sales. - The conservation framing may help the book stand out in the young-adult fantasy market.

What's next: - Santa Cruz readers can find the book at the two independent bookstores listed in the release. - Readers outside the area can buy the book online. - The donation stream to The Ocean Cleanup will continue as sales generate net profit.

The bottom line: - The Adventures of Fin Man pairs a fantasy hero story with a clear environmental mission, and the launch now has a local Santa Cruz footprint.