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In The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch, thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley, living in Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington, discovers a rare giant squid on the seashore, launching him into international fame. Obsessed with marine biology and trying to navigate his troubled home life and unrequited love for his neighbor Angie, Miles uses his newfound attention to raise awareness about climate change and marine conservation.