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Whale Boy

Whale Boy

by NicolaDavies (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

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Synopsis

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...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Publisher: Yearling
Published: 04 Apr 2013
ISBN 10: 0440870151
ISBN 13: 9780440870159
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: Perfect for any young reader who loves animals, this is the powerful and heartwarming story of a boy's friendship with a baby whale.
 Prizes: Shortlisted for Blue Peter Book Award: Best Story 2014.

Media 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 *
Author Bio
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.