White Dolphin
Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
4-12 years |
| Reading Age |
4-12 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
288 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 134mm
Height: 216mm
Spine: 21mm |
| Weight |
272g |
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| Dewey Code |
823.92 |
| Catalogue Code |
249248 |
Description of this Book
Bullied at school for her dyslexia and troubled by her mother's unexplained disappearance, Kara seeks sanctuary sailing the ocean's waves in her father's boat. Meanwhile, Felix resents his well-meaning parents for dragging him to live by the coast and misses his old friends back in London. On their first encounter, Kara and Felix take an immediate dislike to each other. But when they happen to discover a dolphin calf stranded on the beach they know they must work together to save it against all odds. Realizing they have more in common than they could ever have guessed, the two friends set out to find the truth behind the disappearance of Kara's marine biologist mother, and to protect the delicate reef in the bay of their home town from the destruction of commercial dredging. Their actions set in motion a dramatic chain of events that no one could have foreseen. And soon they must make an impossible choice. Risk their own lives or face losing everything ...
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
Praise for Sky Hawk: Opens your eyes, touches your heart, and is so engaging it almost turns the pages for you. Michael Morpurgo, Former Children's Laureate This beautifully written, captivating book should be on everyone's bookcase. Breathtaking. Poignant. Unforgettable. Virginia McKenna, Founder of the Born Free Foundation An edge-of-your-seat wildlife adventure that tells a very human story of friendship, discovery and an incredible journey. I loved it! Kate Humble, Presenter of BBC's Springwatch and Autumnwatch Rich in atmosphere and full of heart, Sky Hawk is an intense and touching story of how protecting a rare bird forges a deep and special friendship between two children ... Sky Hawk is an enthralling tale about a promise between two friends, Callum and Iona, that will change lives forever, and the power of friendship, loyalty, and hope. A book to treasure. Julia Eccleshare, Guardian I loved Sky Hawk-it's a tremendously assured debut novel and it reminded me very much of the books Michael Morpurgo writes. I can see teachers wanting to share this one with their classes because its themes are simultaneously diverse and universal, but I also think it's a book for all ages to savour at home. Highly recommended. Jill Murphy (www.thebookbag.co.uk) From the first page I was drawn into this very real novel which has at its heart an ecological message. The characters are truly believable and the language of this novel is poetic and beautiful. For anyone with an interest in wildlife and conservation issues, I would strongly suggest they buy this debut novel by emerging writer Gill Lewis. I hope it won't be her last book! Charlotte Westwood, 13, First News, The Weekly Newspaper for Kids |
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Author's Bio
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