Book excerpt: Gordy is afraid of the crashing ocean waves and a strange creature he spots skittering across the beach. It doesn't help when his brother tells him it's a ghost crab that will pinch off all his toes! A delightful and educational tale about a young child's first trip to the beach and his encounters with an Atlantic ghost crab. What will Gordy do when he meets a girl intent on capturing one? Will he stay away or will he rescue the little crab? Highlighting empathy, problem solving and the value of caring for nature, the book includes fun facts about different types of common crabs and delivers a gentle conservation message.