A Whale of the Wild: A Thrilling Animal Adventure About Survival and Family in the Salish Sea (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel, 2) - Softcover

Parry, Rosanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062995936 ISBN 13: 9780062995933

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2021

Synopsis

“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.

Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:

• Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout
• A map of the protagonist's journey
• Information about the real-life animals who inspired each story
• Detailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book
• Resources for young readers who want to learn more

Rosanne Parry’s stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, A Wolf Called Fire, and A Raven of the Rainforest.

About this title

About the Authors

Rosanne Parry is the author of the bestselling novels A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire, as well as The Wolf Effect, a picture book illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. These “Voice of the Wilderness” stories center the voices of wild animals and focus on their struggle to survive in a dangerous and changing world. Based on rigorous research and inspired by the real animals of the western United States, Rosanne’s books are treasured by teachers and librarians and adored by animal-loving readers of all ages. The author lives with her family in Portland, Oregon, and writes in a treehouse in her backyard. 

Lindsay Moore studied marine biology and fine art at Southampton College on Long Island and figure drawing at the Art Students League of New York and earned her master's of science in medical and scientific illustration from Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. Her picture books include Sun Bird, Sea Bear, and Yoshi and the Ocean, and she illustrated Rosanne Parry’s bestselling novel A Whale of the Wild. Lindsay Moore lives with her family in Northern Michigan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062995936
• ISBN 13: 9780062995933
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Moore Lindsay
• Number of pages: 336