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Whale Boy

Name: Whale Boy
ISBN: 9780440870159

By Nicola Davies

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous environmental engaging

Genres

Adventure Animals Friendship/Family

What is Whale Boy about?

Michael, a young boy from Rose Town, dreams of owning his own fishing boat. After a storm devastates his home, he takes a job with the enigmatic Spargo, who tasks him with searching for whales in the surrounding waters. This adventure leads Michael to form a profound bond with a baby whale, highlighting themes of friendship and environmental conservation.

About the author

Nicola Davies is a British author who loves writing books about animals and nature. She used to work as a zoologist, which means she studied animals for her job! Nicola has written many popular books, such as 'The Promise' and 'Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes', helping children discover the wonders of the natural world.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2013

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