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OverviewA hopeful and heroic girl befriends a small, lost whale during World War II and together they embark on a journey to liberate France and find their families in this charming debut novel. Ever since the Germans became the unwelcome guests of Paris in the early days of World War II, Papa and Chantal have gone out in the evenings to fish in the Seine. Tonight Chantal is hoping for a salmon, but instead she spies something much more special: a whale! Though small (for a whale) and lost, he seems friendly. Chantal soon opens her heart to the loveable creature and names him Franklin, after the American president who must surely be sending troops to rescue her country. Yet Franklin is in danger: The Parisians are starving and would love to eat him, and the Nazis want to capture him as a gift to Hitler. In a desperate bid to liberate themselves and their city, Chantal and Franklin embark on a dangerous voyage. But can one small girl manage to return a whale to the ocean and reunite him with his parents? And will she ever see her own family again? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel Presley , Claire Polders , Erin McGuirePublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.342kg ISBN: 9781534419155ISBN 10: 1534419152 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 22 May 2018 Recommended Age: From 10 to 99 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis fanciful, impossible animal fable often feels just as urgent as the real events. . . . Readers may find this . . . story utterly convincing and even sometimes heartbreaking. --Kirkus Reviews This fanciful, impossible animal fable often feels just as urgent as the real events. . . . Readers may find this . . . story utterly convincing and even sometimes heartbreaking. --Kirkus Reviews Chantal's optimism against overwhelming odds makes her a hero to creatures above and below the water. Overflowing with charm and hope, this novel is perfect for readers who love a touch of the fantastic and the impossible. --Booklist Online Franklin, his unlikely appearance in Paris, and his anthropomorphic personality invoke an unexpected but delightful air of magic. Chantal is a compelling and compassionate character. This debut novel set in Nazi-occupied Paris will engage and charm young readers. --School Library Journal Author InformationDaniel Presley is an American who came to Paris in search of music, but found love instead when he met Claire, a philosophy student. Claire Polders was born in the Netherlands and came to Paris in search of the meaning of life, but found Daniel instead. They fell in love, got married, and wrote A Whale in Paris. They have also written films and other novels. On sunny days, they enjoy taking long walks along the Seine, eating salmon quiche, and making up stories. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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