Whale Boy
Author(s): Nicola Davies
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...
General Information
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- : Random House Children's Publishers UK
- : Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
- : 0.175
- : 01 April 2013
- : 178mm X 126mm X 18mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 June 2013
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Nicola Davies
- : Paperback
- : Jun-13
- : 823.92
- : 272
More About The Product
Perfect for any young reader who loves animals, this is the powerful and heartwarming story of a boy's friendship with a baby whale.
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.