Skeeter the Seagull

Jul 17, 2026

Skeeter the Seagull is a children's story authored by Dan Carlson, Tracy Wertman, and other volunteers from the Teach the Teachers project at Ocho Rios High School, Jamaica, in 2018. This project is part of the non-profit organization Great Shape, Inc. The narrative centers on Skeeter, a seagull who is part of a large flock residing at the Seattle wharf. While the other seagulls enjoy frequenting Ivar's fish bar for french fries, Skeeter desires a healthier diet and disapproves of the unhealthy fries, causing him to be bullied by his peers, notably by Chocko and Chad. The story explores themes of healthy eating, individuality, and overcoming bullying, presented in a format allowing for commercial use and adaptation under a Creative Commons license. The work credits all authors and illustrators, adhering to copyright laws.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

Skeeter the Seagull

By Dan Carlson, Tracy Wertman, and many Teach the Teachers Volunteers

FAQs

Who authored Skeeter the Seagull?

Skeeter the Seagull was authored by Dan Carlson, Tracy Wertman, and many other volunteers on the Teach the Teachers project.

Where do Skeeter and his flock live?

Skeeter and his flock live at the big wharf in Seattle, WA, USA.

What is the main conflict Skeeter faces?

Skeeter faces a conflict because he wants to eat healthy food, unlike the other seagulls who eat unhealthy french fries, and he is bullied by them for his preference.

Jul 17, 2026

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