Super Short Summary

Blueback by Tim Winton follows Able Jackson and his mother, Dora, who live a self-sufficient life by the ocean. Able befriends a large grouper named Blueback and becomes increasingly aware of environmental threats to his home. As a young adult, Able sets out to become a marine biologist to protect the natural world. The story emphasizes environmental conservation and the impact of human activity on nature. The book includes themes of grief and loss.