Book
The lost whale / Hannah Gold.
Record details
- ISBN: 0063041111
- ISBN: 9780063041110
- Physical Description: 282 pages : illustrations
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical reference and Internet addresses. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 21.00 |
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| Genre: | Adventure fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J FIC Gold | 31681020185567 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children's Book of the Week What if you could communicate with a whale? Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital back home. He feels alone, and disconnected, struggling with his darkest fears for his mum. The only thing that makes him smile is joining his new friend Marina on her dad's whale watching trips. An incredible encounter with White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea changes everything for Rio, but then White Beak goes missing. Her fate feels somehow entwined with Mum's and Rio sets out on a desperate quest to find his whale and somehow save his mum. Diveinto this incredible story about the connection between a boy and a whale and how that bond set s them both free. Perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. - Baker & Taylor
"Sent to live with his grandmother on the coast of California while his mother is sick, Rio learns about the massive gray whales nearby, including White Beak, and embarks on a desperate journey across the sea when White Beak goes missing. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook." - HARPERCOLL
A gorgeously written standalone from the acclaimed author of The Last Bear, Hannah Goldâs second novel is a touching story about adventure, recovery, and loveâperfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.
When Rio is sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, he feels completely alone. Then he makes a new friend on the foggy beachâa girl named Marina, who teaches him about the massive grey whales that migrate nearby.
As Rio grows to love the whales, he discovers that his mother loved them, too. Heâs suddenly sure that if he can somehow find a way to connect her with these gentle giants â and especially with a particular whale named White Beak â she will get better and come to join him in California. But White Beak is missingâand Rio must embark on a desperate journey across the dangerous ocean to find her.Â
An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes information about the struggles facing real gray whales from climate change, pollution, and over-fishing.
