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Whalesong

By Kate Gordon
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Whalesong by Kate Gordon is a captivating children's book that explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the wonders of the natural world. The story follows a young protagonist who embarks on an incredible journey, discovering the magical connection between humans and whales. It beautifully weaves environmental awareness with imaginative storytelling, perfect for young readers fascinated by marine life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by tales of adventure and discovery, especially those set in the natural world. This beautifully narrated children's story dives into the mysteries of the ocean, full of warmth and wonder, perfect for young readers who have a deep appreciation for marine life and environmental themes.

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"There is no now and no then, only in between and always Open the box. Come and see." Aberdeen Knopwood wants to make a difference - to help save the planet and express the passion for the environment that burns underneath her skin. But how can a girl who is too scared to stand out actually do something meaningful? Aberdeen's family has been woven into the fabric of Hobart for generations. When her journalist father gifts her an antique chronometer, it leads her to another girl who also knows and loves Hobart. But the Hobart this girl knows is very different to the one Aberdeen grew up in - a newer Hobart, where the stone buildings aren't yet mellowed to soft golds, sea shanties echo from tall sailing ships, and men armed with harpoons hunt whales in the harbour. This girl knows something that Aberdeen is yet to discover: one person really can make a difference. CBCA Award-winning author Kate Gordon invites you to walk the cobbled streets of Hobart in the early 19th century, exploring our desire to change our world for the better, and the enduring legacy--both good and bad--of those who came before...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780645218022

Publisher: Yellow Brick Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Riveted Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate Gordon Young Adult

About the Author

Kate Gordon grew up in a very bookish house, with two librarian parents, in a small town by the sea in Tasmania. In 2009 she won a Varuna fellowship and hasn’t stopped writing since. Her first book, Three Things About Daisy Blue, was published by Allen and Unwin in 2010. She has since been published multiple times by everyone from Yellow Brick Books through to Random House Australia. Kate won the 2016 IBBY Ena Noel Award for Writing Clementine, and in 2018 was shortlisted in the Dorothy Hewett Awards for an Unpublished Manuscript. Her YA novel Girl Running, Boy Falling (2018) is a CBCA Notable. In 2021, Aster’s Good, Right Things (published by Riveted Press) won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers, and in 2023, Xavier in the Meantime was shortlisted in the same category.

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