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The enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award
A powerful animal adventure story for children, from the bestselling author of The Last Bear
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The enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.
‘An irresistible ocean-loving yarn’ – The Times
Winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year 2023.
Shortlisted for BAMB Indie Book Awards for Children's Fiction 2023.
THEIR BOND COULD SET THEM FREE . . .
Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital. All Rio wants is for Mum to get better so he can return home. But everything changes when he joins a whale-watching trip and meets White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea. Rio forms an instant bond with the whale, and for the first time in ages he feels a spark of hope. Then White Beak goes missing and Rio may be the only person who can help.
Can Rio draw on their special connection to somehow find and save his whale . . . ?
Perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold.
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The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold is praised for its compelling blend of ecological themes and adventurous storytelling. Critics highlight its touching portrayal of a bond between a young boy and a whale, noting its ability to capture readers' attention with lyrical writing and profound emotional depth. The book is appreciated for its illustration and exploration of the natural world, offering a powerful and moving narrative about hope, healing, and environmental awareness.
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ISBN: 9780008412968
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Levi Pinfold
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Hannah Gold is the bestselling author of The Last Bear, The Lost Whale and Finding Bear. The Last Bear became an inspirational, international bestseller on release and was the winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award; and The Lost Whale was the winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year. Hannah’s latest book, Finding Bear, was an instant top 5 bestseller. Her books have sold over 280,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into twenty-five languages. Hannah is also an ambassador for Whale and Dolphin Conservation. She lives in Lincolnshire with her tortoise, her cat and her husband.
@HGold_author | www.hannahgold.world
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