Can one girl turn the tide before it’s too late? In Book 2 of the award-winning Eco Warriors series, eleven-year-old Sydney is back on a real-world mission—this time beneath the waves. Fresh from saving polar bears in the Arctic, Sydney and her twin sister, Sierra, travel to the coast of California, where a towering sea kelp forest hides a dangerous secret. While scuba diving, Sydney reconnects with her animal guide, a sea otter named Sunny—only to discover that another otter is trapped in a deadly tangle of plastic pollution. Freeing the otter is just the beginning. A much bigger threat is spreading through the ocean, and Sydney must think fast, trust her instincts, and work with Sierra to protect the animals who are counting on her. But when every plan seems to fail and the danger keeps growing, Sydney starts to wonder if this mission is bigger than she can handle. There’s literally no time to waste. Parents, educators, and librarians will appreciate how this story: Introduces sea kelp forests and ocean habitat protection - Explores the real-world impact of plastic pollution on marine life - Encourages environmental stewardship without sounding preachy - Sparks meaningful conversations about climate change and conservation - Blends action-packed adventure with accessible science - Includes kid-friendly back matter that shows young readers how they can become Eco Warriors—practical, empowering actions they can take to help protect the planet Awards include: First Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction, Chanticleer Book Awards Bronze, Children’s 4th–6th, Readers’ Favorite Silver, Middle Grade Fiction, Nautilus Book Award Recommended Reading List, Green Earth Book Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Eco Warriors is a high-stakes eco-adventure series where kids protect real ecosystems through courage, teamwork, and science-based action. No Time To Waste takes young readers on an enthralling oceanic odyssey. Author Carolyn Armstrong tells a captivating tale with an increasingly relevant message about plastic pollution and marine life conservation. The book features eleven-year-old twin sisters as the main characters, alongside some quirky and immensely adorable sea creatures, including a few otters and a gigantic blue whale that animal lovers are bound to enjoy. Sydney and Sierra have distinct personalities and strengths, and they use these to cover for each other and complete their missions. Young readers will definitely relate to them, and they will find the twins' determination to work toward saving the oceans inspirational. Books like these are a must-read for kids nowadays with the growing challenge of climate change and environmental pollution. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and can't recommend it highly enough. --Pikasho Deka, 5-star review for Readers' Favorite® "The dynamics of twin sisters with contrasting personalities, nosy parents, new content-specific vocabulary, and imminent danger will keep readers on the edge of their seats and, by the end, convert them into allies of ocean conservation." -Bibi Belford, Christopher award-winning author of Crossing the Line , Canned and Crushed , and Another D for DeeDee ( Kirkus Star). "Armstrong does a great job educating readers about the plastic pollution problem, both its source and its scope...and this is where No Time to Waste really shines." -Deb Aronson, author of two non-fiction tales: Alexandra the Great: The Story of the Record-Breaking Filly Who Ruled the Racetrack and How To Raise a Rhino. " No Time to Waste is an engaging, exciting, and educational book for kids who love animals and are concerned about the environment. Filled with vivid descriptions, relatable family dynamics, and compelling facts, it immerses the reader in Sydney's story as she learns about the ocean pollution crisis and—perhaps most importantly—gives readers hope for the future." - Wendy Parris, author of Field of Screams and Stage Fright "Readers won't realize how much they're learning as they follow the sisters in and out of the water, super-sleuthing the ocean's plastic problem." ~Wisconsin Writers Association "From her lively descriptions to her way of breaking down complex problems so a young person can understand, to her winning sense of humor, Armstrong's prose is a delight." --The BookLife Prize "A great book to raise awareness of the way plastic trash impacts our oceans and marine wildlife." --Judith Enck, President of Beyond Plastics