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OverviewPerfect for any young reader who loves animals, this is the powerful and heartwarming story of a boy's friendship with a baby whale. Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola DaviesPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) Dimensions: Width: 12.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.168kg ISBN: 9780440870159ISBN 10: 0440870151 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 04 April 2013 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIt's a deeply moving story, the memory of which will stay with the reader - and hopefully will raise awareness for the plight of these beautiful creatures * Parents in Touch * It's a deeply moving story, the memory of which will stay with the reader - and hopefully will raise awareness for the plight of these beautiful creatures Parents in Touch Author InformationNicola Davies studied zoology at Cambridge, and worked with numerous different animals for several years, including humpbacked whales in Newfoundland. She went on to become a writer, producer and presenter of radio and television, including The Really Wild Show. Amongst her many acclaimed books for children are A Girl Called Dog, Rubbish Town Hero, Big Blue Whale, One Tiny Turtle, and Poo which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award. Her novel Home was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She lives in Wales. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |