The Shark Caller
Published on 4. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4749-6684-9 (ISBN)
Description
WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.
"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."
Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.
At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...
"The most incredible story...tender and wise, with themes of friendship, love, grief, revenge and acceptance." Michelle Harrison
"Magnificent and beautiful." Sophie Anderson
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.
"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."
Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.
At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...
"The most incredible story...tender and wise, with themes of friendship, love, grief, revenge and acceptance." Michelle Harrison
"Magnificent and beautiful." Sophie Anderson
Reviews / Votes
Above all, this is an exploration of grief and it has such wisdom that there are paragraphs worth copying to save and reread. * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week * Thought-provoking, hopeful and full of atmosphere. * The Week Junior * Magnificent and beautiful * Sophie Anderson, author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear * I was blown away by it. A master storyteller with an adventure that will catapult children into wildness and wonder. * Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher * The most incredible story. * Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4749-6684-9 (9781474966849)
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Zillah Bethell was born in the shadow of the volcano Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea. She grew up without shoes, toys or technology. Consequently she spent a lot of time in the sea swimming and in canoes. Zillah's family returned to the UK when she was ten, and she now lives and walks in the hills of South Wales. A few of her favourite things include swimming in the rain, cheesy fridge magnets, Chopin, dancing and diphthongs.