THE LOST WHALE by Hannah Gold
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Author: Hannah Gold
Illustrator: Levi Pinfold
From bestselling author Hannah Gold, creator of The Last Bear, comes another powerful animal adventure - THE LOST WHALE - beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold.
When Rio is sent to stay with a grandmother he barely knows on the coast of California, everything feels unfamiliar and uncertain. His mum is in hospital far away, and all Rio wants is for things to go back to the way they were.
Then one day, everything changes. On a whale-watching trip, Rio encounters White Beak, a magnificent grey whale who seems to recognise him in return. In that moment, Rio feels a connection unlike anything he has experienced before - a quiet understanding between human and animal that brings him hope during one of the hardest times of his life.
But when White Beak suddenly disappears, Rio knows something is wrong.
Determined to help, Rio embarks on an emotional journey to track down the missing whale. Along the way, he discovers courage he didn’t know he had and learns that even when life feels overwhelming, small acts of bravery and kindness can create extraordinary change.
Why you should treat-your-shelf:
- A deeply moving story about friendship, loss and healing
- A powerful connection between a child and a wild animal
- Beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Levi Pinfold
- Inspires compassion for oceans and marine life
Full of heart, wonder and ocean adventure, The Lost Whale is a touching story about finding hope in unexpected places - and discovering that sometimes the bonds we form with nature can help guide us home.