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A Whale of the Wild - by Rosanne Parry

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"For [the killer whale] Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be?"--Publisher's description.



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"A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure." --Booklist (starred review)

"A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure." --New York Times Book Review

In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times-bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their habitats.

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be?

A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. New York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parry's fluid writing and Lindsay Moore's stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. An excellent read-aloud and read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax.

Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats.



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"Two young orcas search for lost family, meet unique friends and deal with the dangerous impact of pollutants and global warming on their undersea world, which is vividly rendered in this novel through words and pictures."--Washington Post

Vega, a late-adolescent orca whale . . . lives in the Salish Sea, an area of stunning ecological richness and diversity . . . When there's an earthquake with its resulting tsunami, Vega and Deneb become separated from their pod. Parry does a convincing job of presenting orca life in fresh language that rings true. . . . [and] becomes increasingly heartbreaking as the characters try to deal with the fracturing of their world. The story contains gracefully integrated information . . . Detailed black-and-white illustrations beautifully support a powerful portrait of nature under threat.--Horn Book Magazine

"[An] enthralling new novel . . . Parry writes in a tradition of animal adventure novels that address environmental issues from the animals' point of view . . . A Whale of the Wild is a dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure."--New York Times Book Review

"A story about two young orcas, Vega and her little brother, Deneb. . . . When Vega acts impulsively, the siblings become separated from their pod. In searching for their lost family, they discover friends -- and grave danger."--Washington Post

"After just a few pages, readers will be completely immersed in the underwater world of Rosanne Parry's A Whale of the Wild . . . [Parry] skillfully incorporates details about orcas as well as the many threats to their existence. . . . A Whale of the Wild offers brisk drama alongside insight and wisdom, demonstrating the vital importance of taking care of each other and the world we live in--above and below the surface."--BookPage.com

"Parry creates a spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure for middle-grade readers--this time about a pod of orca whales and their plight in today's Salish Sea. . . . Parry's thorough research, observation, and creative writing combine to share the marvelous matriarchal familial world of orcas . . . Her descriptive narrative rises in intensity to match each new danger and resolves with a bittersweet yet hopeful finish. . . . Excellent."--Booklist (starred review)

Vega is a young orca whale being trained by her mother to one day be the group's Wayfinder . . . But when she and her young brother are separated from the pod . . . Vega must use her wayfinding skills to reunite them with their elders. . . . Parry weav[es] a great deal of information about orcas and their habits into the narrative."--School Library Journal

"After a tsunami devastates their habitat in the Salish Sea, a young orca and her brother embark on a remarkable adventure. . . . Vega and Deneb tell their harrowing story, engaging young readers while educating them about the marine ecosystem. . . . A dramatic, educational, authentic whale of a tale."--Kirkus Reviews
Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inch (W) x 1.2 Inch (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rosanne Parry
Book theme: Survival Stories
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2020
TCIN: 80151298
UPC: 9780062995926
Item Number (DPCI): 059-12-5977
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 32 reviews
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Great book

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Crd - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great book and great price
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Better than a movie!

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catlady - 1 year ago
Great story about how a natural disaster(earthquake/tsunami) affects ocean life! Was surprised by how amazingly descriptive it was and my son loved every part of it! Said reading his book was better than a movie!
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Great read

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Vicki - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this book for my 11 yr old son and he loves it. He read it with 24 hrs.
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Great author

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ew - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
My daughter loved this book and the one before it.
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:)

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i love this book - 4 years ago
i love this book! looking wise it came with good quality! story wise, it’s an amazing book. i love the way Perry writes. i have also read her other popular book “a wolf called wander” another fantastic book! totally recommend
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