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OverviewFourteen-year-old Dylan is sent to live with his estranged grandfather, Angus. Basically strangers, the two avoid each other as best they can. Dylan explores the island by himself, while his grandfather, a well-known artist, spends his day locked up in his studio. One day Dylan discovers a young orca stranded high up on the rocky beach. Dylan runs to tell his grandfather. There’s nothing that can be done, says Angus. The sun is coming up, and soon the orca will die of exposure. But Dylan knows he has to try to save the whale. He collects towels to cover the delicate skin of the orca and begins transporting buckets of water from the ocean below to keep it hydrated. It’s grueling work, and it will be hours before the tide comes back in and the water is high enough for the orca to swim free. Angus is moved by his grandson’s determination and helps as best he can. They both desperately hope that soon the orca will be able to join its family, who have been calling out to it just offshore. On the Rocks is an inspiring story about the ups and downs of family. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric WaltersPublisher: Orca Book Publishers,Canada Imprint: Orca Book Publishers,Canada Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 10.80cm Weight: 0.091kg ISBN: 9781459823648ISBN 10: 1459823648 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 April 2020 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsA short and simple...effective tale of intergenerational understanding. -- Kirkus Reviews An exciting read...Dylan was a likable character and his backstory added extra emotion to the story.-- Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition On the Rocks is well-written and a 'page-turner'...An excellent read for readers who like stories about family and nature. Highly Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials A short and simple...effective tale of intergenerational understanding. --Kirkus Reviews An exciting read...Dylan was a likable character and his backstory added extra emotion to the story. --Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition A short and simple...effective tale of intergenerational understanding. --Kirkus Reviews On the Rocks is well-written and a 'page-turner'...An excellent read for readers who like stories about family and nature. Highly Recommended. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials Very highly recommended for middle school and struggling high school readers. Excellent choice for libraries and families. The topics are current and smoothly written at a lower reading level. -- Must Read Lit: K thru YA A short and simple...effective tale of intergenerational understanding. -- Kirkus Reviews An exciting read...Dylan was a likable character and his backstory added extra emotion to the story.-- Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition On the Rocks is well-written and a 'page-turner'...An excellent read for readers who like stories about family and nature. Highly Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials Author InformationEric Walters, Member of the Order of Canada, began writing in 1993 as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. He has since published more than a hundred novels and picture books. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |