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When a killer whale calf was discovered swimming alone in Puget Sound, scientists working together to solve the mystery of her identity, soon discovered she was far from her Candian home. This is the amazing true story behind identifying the oprhaned orca, Springer, and the team of scientists who worked together against all odds to save her from starvation and reunite her with her family-the Northern Resident A4 pod orcas living off the coast of British Columbia. The challenges of safely capturing the calf, transporting her north over a great distance, and coordinating her release to facilitate a hopeful acceptance back into her family are brought to life in dynamic illustrations that will appeal to readers of all ages. This is a hopeful and celebratory conservation story with a happy ending- Springer gave birth to her first calf, Spirit (A104), in 2013, and a second calf, Storm (A116), in 2017. The book also includes information about the science that was used to solve the mystery of the orca calf's identify, a map of her rescue journey, and orca facts. A compelling nonfiction picture book about the remarkable rescue of an orphaned orca calf, Springer (A73), whose story captured the hearts of whale lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2002, a killer whale calf was discovered swimming alone in Puget Sound. This picture book follows the amazing true story of her identification as a member of the A4 pod, a family of Northern Resident orcas living off the coast of British Columbia, and the team of scientists who worked together against all odds to save her from starvation and reunite her with her family. The challenges of capturing Springer, transporting her north from Puget Sound to Canadian waters, and coordinating her release to facilitate a hopeful acceptance back into her family are brought to life in beautiful illustrations that will appeal to readers of all ages. This is a hopeful and celebratory conservation story with a happy ending- Springer gave birth to her first calf, Spirit, in 2013, and a second calf, Storm, in 2017. In addition to the narrative, there are 5 pages of illustrated back matter that go deeper into Springer's story, and include her family tree, a map of her rescue journey, as well as more about how orcas are at risk and what we can do to help.

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A spirited introduction to a fascinating rescue. --Kirkus Reviews The monumental efforts of the scientists--hailing from both the U.S. and Canada--and the great love they have for the young orca are inspiring to read about and provide great models of empathy. --Booklist

A spirited introduction to a fascinating rescue. --Kirkus Reviews The monumental efforts of the scientists--hailing from both the U.S. and Canada--and the great love they have for the young orca are inspiring to read about and provide great models of empathy. --Booklist This book is a delightful find for STEM enthusiasts and also for kids who just like a good story. --School Library Journal

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AMANDA ABLER grew up in New Hampshire where she developed a love of snow, being on the water, and maple syrup. Pursuing her interest in science, she earned a B.S. in biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She loves writing nonfiction because of all the interesting things she gets to learn and the new people she gets to meet. Amanda lives in Seattle with her family and their small, ferocious dog, Bear. She is also the author ofTheSpirit of Springer, which is her authorial debut. LEVI HASTINGS is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Seattle. His work reflects his lifelong obsessions with natural science, travel, history, and queer culture. He's been published in a wide range of outlets, from regional papers like theStrangerto national periodicals like theWashington Post Magazine.He is also the illustrator ofThe Spirit of Springer.

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