Calling the Whales
Published on 6. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-80090-180-3 (ISBN)
Description
When a majestic whale is stranded near their Scottish seaside town, Tulsi and Satchen must summon all their courage to save it in this thrilling adventure from award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan.
After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but eventually, exhausted and with a storm rolling in, they have to admit defeat.
As they head for home to seek help, their boat capsizes in the storm and they're left clinging to it, dangerously adrift. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source ...
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but eventually, exhausted and with a storm rolling in, they have to admit defeat.
As they head for home to seek help, their boat capsizes in the storm and they're left clinging to it, dangerously adrift. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source ...
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Reviews / Votes
"A powerful story to resonate with all those who value the wild world and the need to protect it." - Gill Lewis "A heartwarming tale of bravery, kindness and love." - Hannah Gold "A short, impactful story, written with such depth of feeling that, while it's a children's adventure about a whale in need, it's also a call to action: a plea to #saveourseas." - Rachel Delahaye Lefever "This adventurous but heart-warming story shows the important role that children can play in safeguarding all of nature" - The School LibrarianMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: 8 years, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
142 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80090-180-3 (9781800901803)
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Award-winning author Jasbinda loves writing stories inspired by her childhood bond with her grandmother in India. Her first book, Asha & the Spirit Bird won the Costa Children's Book Award 2017, which Jasbinda followed with Tamarind & The Star of Ishta, winning the Indie Children's Book Award 2021.