The Great White Man Eating Shark by Margaret Mahy

A Cautionary Tale

Norvin, a young boy with a flair for drama and a face resembling a shark, devises a cunning plan to have the beach all to himself. By donning a realistic shark fin, he successfully scares away the other swimmers, enjoying the ocean's vastness alone. However, his clever ruse takes an unexpected turn when a real shark appears, leading to a humorous and thrilling resolution that highlights the perils of deception and the importance of sharing.

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