Chasing Wonder

“The perfect book for Poetry Month. Chasing Wonder is ingenious, inspirational, amusing, captivating, insightful and beautifully written. Sixth Grade and up.”

-Willa Pearlman, Former President Simon & Schuster Children’s Book Division

Chasing Wonder

A poetic tale that seamlessly embraces the ideals of character, education, and social-emotional well-being.


Greg Lewis created a character with whom all students can connect. The oyster, Wonder, is banished from his oyster bed for being different. Wonder struggles and ultimately succeeds. Through his interactions with the story’s other fascinating characters–good and bad–Wonder gains confidence and the wisdom to make good choices and thrive in the infinite sea.

Free Educational Resources | Perfect for Poetry Month (Grades 6+)

Quotes from Chasing Wonder


  • “So, this is the story about the oyster with the red cap
    And how small things can cause a very big flap
    It’s also a tale about good and bad, happy and sad
    And wandering about like a lone nomad
    It’s about making friends and avoiding enemies
    And strange creatures and secret identities”

    Sea For Yourself

  • “The unknown is something you should see, so go!
    And then, the brain coral added for emphasis
    If you don’t go, think of what you’ll miss
    Live your life; feel alive
    Do it all; don’t just survive”

    Coral Larry

  • “The deeper you go in the deep-deep sea
    The darker it gets; the sun ceases to be
    In such darkness creatures should beware
    The absence of light swallows everything there
    How do you know good from bad or far from near?
    Without any light, does truth just disappear?”

    Squid Pro Quo

  • “Things aren’t always justly designated
    Often, we live in a jealous sea
    Divided by what ought not to be
    Petty Preference. Lack of deference
    While life deserves only reverence.”

    HumuHumu

  • “Nothing can control the oceans
    Though winds may try in swirling motions
    Even hurricanes, fierce as they may be
    Can’t rule the life of any sea
    Nature has its mysterious ways
    That’s how nights turn into days”

    NepTune

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    Meet Greg


    Greg Lewis is an Emmy-award-winning storyteller—a journalist, opinion columnist, network TV commentator, poet, and author. For more than 25 years he traveled globally for NBC and CBS, reporting on world sport, including seven Olympic Games. His new book, Chasing Wonder, is his greatest literary achievement.

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