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Dr. Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, and science advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and at one time the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson on earth and ocean science issues and is a sought after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on The Today Show and NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, CBS Early Show, Larry King, The Weather Channel, in shows for the Discovery Channel and was a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana.

What people have said about Ellen’s previous middle-grade novels:

The Shark Whisperer is “…fun and compulsively readable…this is a perfect beach read for middle readers who want more realism with their adventure.”
– Booklist

“The Shark Rider is one of the best yarns you’ll ever read about the ocean, marine life, and a group of intrepid adventurous teens.”
– Jerry Schubel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific

For Stingray City: “…another original, compelling, and impressively entertaining action/adventure fantasy that is very
highly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as both school and community library Fantasy Fiction collections.”
– Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Bookwatch