Discover the magic of an underwater world with three-year-old dolphin Mattie and his friends. As youngsters, it's their first time attending the Dolphin Olympics, where dolphins from all over the world gather to participate in events such as the Great Challenge and the Most Flips in a Single Jump contest. Polaris Jack-a legend in the dolphin world-will be there, and Mattie's excitement is contagious as he learns more and more about sea life.But the situation becomes dire when Mattie is separated from his pod. As he travels the ocean alone, searching for his mother and the rest of his dolphin family, he faces many challenges. He also meets many of the creatures who share his underwater world-like the Twirling Monster, the octopus, an array of fish, and the seahorse-and comes to understand the role all animals play in nature and the universe. During Mattie's exploits, he gains the knowledge and confidence to become an independent dolphin.<i>The Dolphin Way</i> tells the tale of Mattie's adventures while also revealing important facts and information about dolphins and their wonderful, fragile underwater environment.