Hannah Gold

Broschiertes Buch

The Lost Whale

Beschreibung

A gorgeously written standalone from the acclaimed author of The Last Bear , Hannah Gold’s second novel is a touching story about adventure, recovery, and love—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander. When Rio is sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, he feels completely alone. Then he makes a new friend on the foggy beach—a girl named Marina, who teaches him about the massive grey whales that migrate nearby. As Rio grows to love the whales, he discovers that his mother loved them, too. He’s suddenly sure that if he can somehow find a way to connect her with these gentle giants – and especially with a particular whale named White Beak – she will get better and come to join him in California. But White Beak is missing—and Rio must embark on a desperate journey across the dangerous ocean to find her.  An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes information about the struggles facing real gray whales from climate change, pollution, and over-fishing.

Autor

Hannah Gold is the author of The Last Bear and The Lost Whale. She grew up in a family where books, animals, and the beauty of the outside world were ever present, and is passionate about writing stories that share her love of the planet. She now lives in the UK with her tortoise, her cat, and her husband and, when not writing, is busy hunting for her next big animal story as well as practicing her roar.  

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 190mm x 127mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 198g
• ISBN-13: 9780063041127
• ISBN-10: 006304112X
• Artikelnr.: 67722798

Rezensionen

'From the author of the bestselling The Last Bear comes another engrossing tale that blends ecological awareness with deftly plotted adventure' Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022

'If you know any little ones curious about the world, then this tale of a young boy who bonds with a whale and grows by learning about its life and environment is a beautifully illustrated and touching read' Wanderlust

'The Last Bear, Hannah Gold's award-winning debut, explored the intense connection between animal and child that can help with expressing pain and anxiety - and The Lost Whale reprises that theme' Daily Mail

'A winning book from a master storyteller' Irish

Independent

'Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and a whale, with strong ecological themes' Fiona Noble Bookseller

'A powerful and deeply moving story' Daily Mail

'The author's passion for the natural world currently under threat makes their book outstanding' New Statesman, Best Children's Books of the Year

'Lyrical page-turner' Observer

'An irresistible, ocean-loving yarn' The Times

'Simply beautiful - tender, heartfelt and hopeful with such crystal-clear storytelling... Rio and White Beak's story will stay with me for a long time' Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home

'Beautifully crafted story of hope and healing' Katie Heap, Scope for Imagination

'Magnificent! The Lost Whale will lift your heart as high as the ocean is deep' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild

'The most spellbinding read. I raced through this book, completely engrossed in Rio and his quest to find White Beak. My book of the year so far' Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant