{"product_id":"the-lost-whale-isbn-9780063041110","title":"The Lost Whale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeously written standalone from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/em\u003e, Hannah Gold’s second novel is a touching story about adventure, recovery, and love—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003ePax\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Lost Whale\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with wonder, fascinating facts and a main character with a heart as a big as a whale. You won’t want to miss it.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This superb story captures the power and mystery of the ocean as well as delivering bite-size morsels of climate change advocacy. Poignant and empowering.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Last Bear:\u003c\/em\u003e  \"Fans of \u003cem\u003ePax\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate this endearing story of interspecies friendship.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For animal lovers, defenders of the environment, and fans of female-powered stories. Touching and poignant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gold has an ear for descriptive language, and the close narration of April's story keeps readers intimately engaged. The book's environmental message is clear without being overpowering, and the combination of internal and external conflicts allows the story to be quiet and dramatic at the same time.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A bold, unapologetic look into the devastating effects of climate change and its impact on wildlife.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Morpurgo, bestselling author of War Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I loved sailing along this quest with Rio, a character with an abundance of determination and empathy. Full of wonder and longing, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Whale\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating story about the desperate search for one special whale who offers a connection to home.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynne Kelly, author of Song For a Whale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890295337189,"sku":"NP9780063041110","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063041110.jpg?v=1730232977","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-lost-whale-isbn-9780063041110","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}