The Storm Whale

Name: The Storm Whale
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Benji Davies
ISBN: 9781398528741

Author: Benji Davies

Series: Storm Whale

Narrator: Richard E. Grant

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Published: 05/25/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

A tender and heart-warming story about the growing relationship between a boy and his grandmother, set in the world of The Storm Whale by bestselling picture book creator, Benji Davies, narrated by Richard E. Grant.
Noi isn’t at all sure about staying at Grandma’s. Grandma boils seaweed for soup, and there’s not much to do on the tiny island where she lives where the wind cuts in and the grass grows sideways . . .

But that’s before Noi gets swept up in the dramatic rescue that will mark the beginning of their touching new friendship.

Other books from the World of the Storm Whale:
The Storm Whale
The Storm Whale in Winter
*NEW* The Great Storm Whale

Also by Benji Davies:
Grandad's Island
On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah
When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

This much-loved tale from The Storm Whale series is now available in board book format.

About Benji Davies

Benji Davies was born and raised in Peterborough. After studying Animation at university, a thirst for pastures new led to London, where he now resides, drawing pictures (and sometimes make them move!). His books - including the much-loved The Storm Whale and Grandad's Island are international bestsellers, and have been translated into over 35 different languages.

About Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant was launched to fame in the 1987 cult classic Withnail and I. Since then, he has gone on to star in a wide variety of films, including his Oscar Award–nominated performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? in 2018. An avid reader, in 2021 he hosted the BBC’s literary travel series Write Around the World with Richard E. Grant. He married Joan Washington in 1986 and has a daughter, Olivia. You can find him on Twitter @RichardEGrant and Instagram at @Richard.E.Grant.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on August 07, 2021

While I did like this book, I feel like the message the author was trying to present wasn't clear. While reading it, I was under the impression that being kind in general, and especially to animals was the moral of the story. I simply thought there was a boy, who found a whale in need of assistance,......more

Goodreads review by Megan on May 31, 2016

This week I was privileged to watch three 6 year old girls 'read’ this book. It's always humbling to see how children approach books: slowly, delightedly, inspecting every aspect of the illustrations for details and connections. They counted cats on every page and almost died laughing when they foun......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on November 15, 2020

A lovely story about a little boy named Noi who becomes friends with a baby whale washed up on the beach. I love how this story carefully presents Noi to be lonely, and seeking comfort in his new friend the whale. Also, the way it portrays a different family type with Noi's dad being a single parent......more

Goodreads review by Ugnė on November 17, 2023

Tiesiog nuostabi iki ašarų knyga. Joje pilna gėrio, meilės o iliustracijos tiesiog užburia.........more

Goodreads review by Abigail on January 04, 2019

Noi lived with his fisherman father and their six cats in a small house by the sea. Every day his father would head out to sea on his boat, and the young boy would be on his own. Then one day, after a great storm, Noi found a baby whale washed up on shore. Determined to care for this stranded creatu......more

Quotes

"A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan."

"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book."

"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out."

"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!"

"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved."

"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words."