The Lost Whale: A powerful animal adventure story for children, from the bestselling author of The Last Bear

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The Lost Whale has a strong environmental message and an atmosphere aided by the striking illustrations of Levi Pinfold, which help the story come to life, just as it did in the previous collaboration between author and illustrator in The Last Bear. It was enlightening, fascinating and such a beautiful story on the many experiences so many had with this Orca. It truly makes you think about the big picture and how little we truly understand about the intelligence and empathy that we ignorantly assume are characteristics only possessed by human beings and not other living creatures that share our Earth. A Big Roarsome Hello! Grab yourself some peanut butter, a pot of hot chocolate and make yourself at home. I am the author of THE LAST BEAR, a middle-grade adventure story for animal lovers - the WINNER of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize & the Blue Peter Book Awards 2022! My 2nd book, THE LOST WHALE is now out in the UK, Australia & NZ and the US.

The author's passion for the natural world currently under threat makes their book outstanding' New Statesman, Best Children's Books of the Year The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have... First things first, I learned a lot. As much as I'd like to think of myself as a dolphin/whale/cetacean/ocean enthusiast, I didn't know that the Southern Resident Killer Whales are endangered. Somehow, I know all about endangered blue whales and endangered right whales. I was completely bummed out when the Yangtze River dolphin went extinct, but I hadn't come across much about SRKWs and how there are so few of them left. Until now. It isn't only a environmental conscious narrative, but with its cadence to deal with hard topics in family dynamics - such as how parent's mental health affects the child deeply -, I can tell you Hannah Gold has written something quite unique and relatable to all of us. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.I'm a school librarian who is helping the school choose a new book for the KS3 transition class to read in the upcoming academic year. This book is one of our five choices. This follow Rio on his journey of realising that he can't fix everything but he can help fix some things one job at a time. Among the main messages highlighted in this story is to show our love,care and respect for nature and the ocean as we are part of nature and we depend on nature for our own survivals. "The ocean wasn't just a body of water-something that linked all the land masses together. It was far more formidable than that. It breathed just like he breathed. It got angry,just like he got angry. And sometimes it got sad just like he got sad. The ocean wasn't separate from him. It was part of him". One of the areas you cover in the story are the effects of parental depression on a child; why did you want to explore this, and where did you go to research depression?

Luna, as a male orca, would have had to mate if he survived. However, he was never around other orcas, so that chance would never have come. Not only that, but male killer whales also learn how to mate by practicing with each other or within their pods (no, it is not like that). Luna could not do that, so his chances of mating are lowered. When he matured, he could have become dangerous out of frustration. This puts surrounding board and people in danger, as he might take it out on them. Yes, he was a friendly calf, but he was not yet mature. I'd like to say I do lots of exciting, brave and adventurous things. But mostly you can find me curled up on the sofa reading, exercising in the local park or sitting in a coffee shop in town. When I have more free time, one of my favourite things to do is go away for the weekend and visit the seaside.That is until an incredible encounter with White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea changes everything. But when White Beak goes missing, Rio must set out on a desperate quest to find his whale and somehow save his mum. Dive into this incredible story about the connection between a boy and a whale and the bond that sets them both free. I don’t know why so many kid’s stories are “kid trying to process grief and trauma with lots of explosive emotions, and grown ups who clumsily help but, ultimately, they have to learn a lesson from the kid as well.” I loved this story about mental health, friendship and climate change, and yes I may have she'd a little tear towards the end. A raíz de eso, la soledad y la conexión con otras personas (y seres) también son un tema prevalente en el libro. It all starts at the beginning. This book is obviously written by a journalist, and while I have no problem with journalists, they should understand that an article and a book have two different formats. This author (because it seems that Suzanne Chisholm was simply added for the credit) does not get that. He opens, continues, and ends in article format. This ruins a book's flow.

There were many grown-ups all round the world who seemed to be waiting for the right moment to do something. Many people who were leaving it too late. Reading about the unique interactions the writer collected over years …not only his own interactions but the interactions and experience of the many individuals from scientists, observers, residents, volunteers, etc….who engaged with Luna, opened my eyes and perception to the reality that communication is more than just words spoken. That what we interpret as “human” intelligence that puts us above all other living creatures is actually “human” ignorance. We fail to recognize that communication is synonymous to connection, and our connection to the world around us is limited bc we cannot comprehend any other sense of communication other than speech. Dette er historien om Rio, der bliver sendt til Californien for at bo hos sin mormor, som han knap nok kender, da hans mor bliver alvorligt syg. Rio savner sin mor fra første sekund og det eneste, der får ham til at smile, er hvalsafari med hans nye veninde Marina. Hos sin mormor finder han en masse gamle tegninger, som hans mor har tegnet af hvalerne - specielt hvalen Hvidnæb. En hval som Rio også finder. Rio danner et stærkt bånd til den store hval og føler for første gang i lang tid håb. Men da Hvidnæb forsvinder, må Rio begive sig ud på en farefuld færd for at finde hende … Thank you Hannah for representing mental health within families and it’s effects on everyone, those suffering with it and those who suffer because of it.... Read Full ReviewRio feels completely out of place in California. He has been sent to stay with his Grandmother who is nothing like he imagined. She’s tall and thin and seems uncomfortable around him. The last time she saw him, he was a tiny baby in his mother’s arms. Now mum is in a special hospital for the illness that has moulded Rio’s life. Even at only age eleven he has always looked after his mum, whether it be making meals, getting her a cup of tea in the middle of the night, or holding her hand when she is really sad. As I read a proof copy I had no chance to see the illustrations from award winning illustrator Levi Pinfold – but, if the author/illustrator pairing is even half as good as Gold’s previous novel The Last Bear, then we are in for an absolute treat! A dazzling debut . . . A magical, confidently told story - with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success' The Times Children's Book of the Week Este libro es sin duda una de esas joyas, una historia preciosa, con fondo, llena de valores, de la que pueden disfrutar todas las edades. Lo he leído con mis peques de 11 y 6 años y nos ha encantado a los tres. Ellos se han llevado la parte de las aventuras, de las expediciones en barco en busca de ballenas por el océano Pacífico, de la amistad entre dos niños y uno de los animales más impresionantes del planeta, de las curiosidades, del amor por la naturaleza, de la conciencia de cuidar nuestro planeta... Yo me quedo, además de todo eso, con lo que hay un poco más bajo la superficie, con la compleja relación abuela - madre - hijo, con los secretos y recuerdos familiares, con las decisiones a veces difíciles pero necesarias, con las batallas internas entre uno mismo y con cómo el recelo y la desconfianza pueden transformarse con esfuerzo en seguridad y en hogar.

One thing I'd definitely like to say is that just because a book was written for children doesn't mean it has to be boring to adults. On the flip side, just because a book is written for children doesn't mean it has to be overly simplistic either, because children can be smart and we should give them enough credit. Somehow, this book did both of those things badly. It bored me completely, and the language choices confused me; one minute the author is using big words to talk to us about things that even I had to look up, the next she's explaining things in a way that is so simplistic that it almost feels like she's babying her readers. An absolutely beautiful story of love, loss, hope and passion told through the eyes of the young, the determined, those who know change must happen. This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable' Michael Morpurgo A young boy expelled for hurting a classmate is sent to stay with his Grandad in a tiny village, where he begins to find comfort in the peace and beauty of nature. This moving novel sensitively explores some of the pressures faced by teenagers and their potential impact on mental health. Muy lindo el libro y el tema que trata sobre las ballenas, bueno el daño hacia el medio ambiente que cometemos los seres humanos.

Like The Last Bear, The Lost Whale is illustrated by Levi Penfold. What do you think of his illustrations - any stand-out moments? In Hannah Gold's latest masterpiece, we meet Rio - a boy adrift in life. His mother, we infer, is struggling with her mental health and Rio is desperately trying to manage being her carer but the reality is, he's simply treading water. Rio finds himself, reluctantly, in California, miles away from London and worlds away from home. His grandma offers her love and understanding but Rio feels no connection, only resentment. The only calm that Rio can find is in the ocean and it is here that he experiences a sense of peace and connection. The heartbreaking and true story of a lonely orca named Luna who befriended humans in Nootka Sound, off the coast of Vancouver Island by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm. Salud mental. Esta vertiente no me la esperaba y me gusta bastante cómo está enfocado de cara a hablarlo con los niños y que comprendan ciertas cosas. La madre de Rio necesita atención médica, y aunque no se nos dice explícitamente lo que le pasa, se puede deducir. Es muy interesante ver cómo se siente Rio al respecto, la culpabilidad que siente por momentos, por no poder hacer nada, pero también lo injusto de que un niño cargue sobre sus hombros el tener que cuidar de una madre enferma sin entender del todo siquiera qué le pasa.