Summary
Perfect for any young reader who loves animals, this is the powerful and heartwarming story of a boy’s friendship with a baby whale.
Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo.
Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440870159 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0440870151 |
| Author: | Nicola Davies |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 3 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 168g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 126mm x 17mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-9 |
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It’s a deeply moving story, the memory of which will stay with the reader - and hopefully will raise awareness for the plight of these beautiful creatures
It’s a deeply moving story, the memory of which will stay with the reader - and hopefully will raise awareness for the plight of these beautiful creatures * Parents in Touch *
About The Author
Nicola Davies
Nicola Davies studied zoology at Cambridge, and worked with numerous different animals for several years, including humpbacked whales in Newfoundland. She went on to become a writer, producer and presenter of radio and television, including The Really Wild Show. Amongst her many acclaimed books for children are A Girl Called Dog, Rubbish Town Hero, Big Blue Whale, One Tiny Turtle, and Poo which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award. Her novel Home was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She lives in Wales.
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