Whale Boy
  • Published: 3 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780440870159
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $19.99

Whale Boy

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Perfect 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 . . .
  • Published: 3 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780440870159
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Nicola Davies

Nicola 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.

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Praise for Whale Boy

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

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