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The Shark Caller

By Zillah Bethell

Adjectives

captivating heartfelt adventurous evocative

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In a coastal village of Papua New Guinea, orphaned Blue Wing dreams of becoming a shark caller like her guardian, Siringen. He refuses, fearing her anger will misuse the ancient tradition. When American professor Atlas Hamelin and his daughter Maple arrive, Blue Wing is tasked with befriending the initially hostile Maple. As their friendship deepens, they uncover secrets and embark on a daring underwater quest, confronting the deadliest shark and their own griefs, leading to healing and understanding.

About the author

Zillah Bethell is a talented British author known for her exciting adventure stories for children. She wrote the popular book 'The Shark Caller', which takes readers on a journey to faraway islands. Zillah loves exploring nature and uses her imagination to create magical worlds that inspire young readers to be curious and brave.

Pages

400 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2021

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