Santa Cruz Author Kristin Pedderson Brings Ocean-Saving Hero to Local Bookstores with The Adventures of Fin Man

Kristin Pedderson’s young-adult adventure about a half-dolphin, half-human hero on a mission to protect the oceans is now available to Santa Cruz readers.

SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Author Kristin Pedderson’s young-adult novel, The Adventures of Fin Man, is now available at two independent Santa Cruz bookstores: Bookshop Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue and Two Birds Bookstore on 41st Avenue. The story follows Fin Man, a remarkable half-dolphin, half-human hero born with an extraordinary mission—to help save the oceans.

Blending fantasy, adventure, and environmental themes, the story takes readers into a world where Fin Man joins forces with mysterious fantasy guardians to confront threats facing the oceans. Their mission takes them into the struggle to restore coral reefs, address plastic pollution, and confront environmental damage from oil drilling, among other threats.

At the heart of the story is a hero who discovers that protecting something as vast as the ocean takes courage, imagination, and a willingness to act. Written for young-adult readers, the book blends fantasy adventure with themes of friendship, courage, environmental responsibility, and hope.

“I wanted to create a character who could bring the wonder of the ocean to young readers while also reminding us that the oceans are not just something we admire—they are something we all have a responsibility to protect,” said Kristin Pedderson, author of The Adventures of Fin Man. “Fin Man’s journey is an adventure, but underneath the fantasy is a simple idea: even when a problem seems enormous, courage and imagination can help us find a way forward.”

While the story explores serious challenges facing the world’s oceans, it remains focused on adventure, imagination, and the possibility of positive change. The local availability of The Adventures of Fin Man gives Santa Cruz readers an opportunity to discover a story centered on the ocean in a community closely connected to the Pacific and its marine environment. And in keeping with the book’s environmental mission, 50% of the net profit from The Adventures of Fin Man will be donated to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization working to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic.

In addition to its availability at Bookshop Santa Cruz and Two Birds Bookstore, the book is available on Amazon for readers outside the Santa Cruz area. Visit here: https://a.co/d/0a4aUw0U

ABOUT KRISTIN PEDDERSON
Kristin Pedderson is an author, songwriter, singer, musician, and producer whose creative work spans books, music, and inspirational writing. She founded Big Fuss Records and Bright Path Publishing LLC.

Pedderson has written and published works across multiple genres, including inspirational books, Christian material, fiction, and young-adult-oriented stories. Through her creative work, she explores themes of courage, hope, personal growth, and the possibility of positive change. With The Adventures of Fin Man, Pedderson combines fantasy storytelling with her interest in environmental themes to introduce readers to a hero whose extraordinary journey begins with a mission to protect the oceans.

ABOUT THE ADVENTURES OF FIN MAN
The Adventures of Fin Man is a young-adult fantasy adventure featuring a half-dolphin, half-human hero called to help protect the world’s oceans. Alongside fantasy guardians, Fin Man encounters challenges involving coral reefs, plastic pollution, oil drilling, and other threats to marine environments. The story combines imaginative adventure with an underlying message about courage, responsibility, and hope.

The Adventures of Fin Man by Kristin Pedderson is now available at:

Bookshop Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California

Two Birds Bookstore
41st Avenue
Santa Cruz, California

Website: finmanbook.com

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