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Whale Boy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Whale Boy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nicola Davies
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 126
ISBN/Barcode 9780440870159
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Publication Date 4 April 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

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 . . .

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

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 *