The Hostage, Theodore Taylor
The Hostage, Theodore Taylor
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The Hostage

Author: Theodore Taylor

Narrator: Richard Ferrone, Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 4 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/22/2013

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

When a small pod of killer whales surfaces just offshore of Lumber Landing-a small British Columbia fishing community-it's more that just the fish that don't know what to do. The whales' arrival coincides with a fishing magazine ad offering $100,000 for a killer whale in good condition for an American theme park. Jamie Tidd, a 14-year-old boy, and his father Perry thought it would be nearly impossible to capture a whale. However, it's after they easily trap one on Wilwilli Cove that difficulties arise. Do they release the whale to take part in salmon season-the most financially rewarding season of the year-or do they keep it and hope to cash in? Newbery Award-winning author Theodore Taylor has written more than 30 books for young people. His book, The Cay, won eleven literary awards, including the Lewis Carrol Shelf Award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Beatrix on September 21, 2007

i liked it but i didn't really like it. i learned a lot about killer whales.......more

Goodreads review by Ovard J. 7 on December 14, 2016

A dad and his son who go around seas, they make a living off of catching fish they find out that if they catch a big big blackfish they get a huge reward find out what they get if they catch this big blackfish. my theme for this book is Accomplishing goals. first is they accomplish catching the twen......more

Goodreads review by MK on May 04, 2016

A good book with a good message for younger readers about the controversial world of cetacean captivity. It's well written but definitely geared more towards younger and less-experienced readers. Adults can enjoy this book as well, if the simple language and style aren't off putting to you.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on January 04, 2011

Interesting look into theme parks involving aquatic animals.......more