The Lost Whale, Hannah Gold
The Lost Whale, Hannah Gold
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The Lost Whale

Author: Hannah Gold

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 4 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/11/2022


Synopsis

A gorgeously written standalone from the acclaimed author of The Last Bear, Hannah Gold’s second novel is a touching story about adventure, recovery, and love—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.When Rio is sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, he feels completely alone. Then he makes a new friend on the foggy beach—a girl named Marina, who teaches him about the massive grey whales that migrate nearby.As Rio grows to love the whales, he discovers that his mother loved them, too. He’s suddenly sure that if he can somehow find a way to connect her with these gentle giants – and especially with a particular whale named White Beak – she will get better and come to join him in California. But White Beak is missing—and Rio must embark on a desperate journey across the dangerous ocean to find her. An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes information about the struggles facing real gray whales from climate change, pollution, and over-fishing.

About Hannah Gold

Hannah Gold is the author of The Last Bear and The Lost Whale. She grew up in a family where books, animals, and the beauty of the outside world were ever present, and is passionate about writing stories that share her love of the planet. She now lives in the UK with her tortoise, her cat, and her husband and, when not writing, is busy hunting for her next big animal story as well as practicing her roar.  


Reviews

YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM  Un libro middle-grade que nos habla de dos temas muy importantes: 🐳Sobrepesca y contaminación acuática (entre otros problemas a los que se enfrentan las criaturas marinas). Está claro que estamos en un momento crítico respecto a estos problemas, así que me parece genial tener una......more

Goodreads review by Linda

Another beautiful read from Hannah Gold, and she once again covers topics of conservation, preservation and the human heart. At just 11 years old Rio has had a lot of growing up and responsibility in his life. His mother doesn’t cope well with life and Rio does his best to keep his eye out for her, m......more

Goodreads review by Fiebre

Rio debe viajar a California para quedarse con su abuela, a quien apenas conoce, porque su madre es ingresada en el hospital. Allí, lo único que consigue hacerlo un poco feliz es su nueva amiga, Marina, y las ballenas, que siente que lo conectan a su madre, y más aún cuando reconoce a Morro Blanco,......more

*Big thank you to Books Are My Bag for sending me this as part of the Children’s Fiction Shortlist for the Indie Book Awards!* I read a book last year by Hannah Gold for the same award and honestly really enjoyed it, so I was so excited when I saw her new release on the shortlist again! I think her b......more