What does Nim's father do for a living in Nim's Island?

He is a scientist and has an interest in nanoplankton and he tries really hard just to find chronosome nim. He writes in national geographic. Scientists and authors write to him all over the world

marine biologist

Nim from Nim's Islands name is Abigail Breslin. Abigail is 11, just like Nim.

Abigal Breslin plays "Nim" in "Nim's Island"Abigail Breslin

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