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Song for A Whale

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Song for A Whale follows Iris, a young deaf girl who has never let her deafness define her. After the loss of her grandfather, Iris feels increasingly isolated, finding solace only in her electronics workshop where she dismantles antique radios. Her world changes when she learns about a whale that cannot communicate with others of its kind. Moved by the whale's loneliness, Iris devises a plan to connect with the creature and embarks on a daring adventure that takes her beyond her familiar world, forging an extraordinary connection that transcends isolation.
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This stirring and heart-warming tale is ideal for children and young readers who enjoy stories about resilience, empathy, and overcoming challenges, especially fans of Wonder.

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A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference. For fans of Wonder.

A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference. For fans of Wonder.

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A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference. For fans of Wonder.

Iris was born deaf, but she's never let that define her; after all, it's the only life she's ever known. And until recently she wasn't even very lonely, because her grandparents are both deaf, too. But Grandpa has just died and Grandma's not the same without him. The only place Iris really feels at home anymore is in her electronics workshop where she loves taking apart antique radios.

Then, during a science lesson about sound waves, Iris finds out about a whale who is unable to communicate with other whales. The lonely whale awakens something in Iris. She's determined to show him that someone in the world knows he's there.

Iris works on a foolproof plan to help the whale but she soon realises that that is not enough: Iris wants to find the whale herself.

One stolen credit card, two cruise ship tickets, and the adventure of a lifetime later, Iris and the whale each break through isolation to help one another be truly heard in ways that neither had ever expected.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848126916

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piccadilly Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Lynne Kelly has spent 25 years as a sign-language interpreter, enabling her to write Iris' story with acute insight, awareness, and sensitivity. Her first novel, the award-winning Chained (FSG, 2012), won the SCBWI's Crystal Kite award, and sold 15,000 copies in hardcover.

Lynne lives in Houston, Texas.

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