LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Shortlisted for the Centurion Book Award (Bath) and the Kernow Youth Book Award.
Bestselling Gill Lewis’s new story tells of the amazing, life-affirming powers of dolphins. Kara’s life is in a mess; her mum has disappeared, she is in trouble at school and her father is about to sell their beloved boat in order to pay off his debts. Within her tight knit fishing community there is also trouble as catches get scarcer and greed pushes the locals into taking action which will damage the seabed forever. Brought up by her mum to fight for the conservation of all wildlife and dolphins in particular, Kara, helped by her new friend Felix, takes on all comers in this passionate and lyrical story about the power of the creatures in the sea, the sea itself and the desperate need to protect it from destruction.
The Lovereading Comment:
Like the author's debut, this wonderfully written and unforgettable novel will pull at the heart strings. It's so poignant and utterly captivating that the reader will find him or herself at the end of the book before they know it. It's all about choices and risking everything to find the truth. It is the second novel from the author of the sensational Sky Hawk.
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Shortlisted for the Key Stage 2 category of Brilliant Books, Oldham Schools’ Book Award.
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White Dolphin Synopsis
'The white dolphin is a sign that Mum's out there ...' When they first meet, Kara and Felix can't stand each other. But on discovering an injured dolphin calf on the beach they know they must work together to save it. Now friends, they set out to find the truth behind the disappearance of Kara's mother, and to protect the nearby reef. But powerful people don't want them to succeed. And with the odds stacked against them, how can Kara and Felix make their voices heard?
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9780192756213 |
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3rd January 2013 |
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Gill Lewis |
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Oxford University Press |
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Paperback |
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265 pages |
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Press Reviews
Gill Lewis Press Reviews
'One of my favourite books of the year, now in paperback. A beautiful, uplifting animal adventure from the author of Sky Hawk.' The Bookseller, Fiona Noble
'A passionate and lyrical story about the power of the sea and its creatures.’ Guardian
‘A beautifully told, nail-biting tale, that will inspire and empower anyone who reads it.’
Kate Humble
‘A lyrical, emotive, engrossing adventure.’ Sunday Times
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About Gill Lewis
Gill Lewis has adored animals for as long as she can remember. From building a mini hospital for insects in her garden as a child, to working as a vet in the wilds of Africa, her life has been full of fascinating wildlife adventures. She now lives in Somerset with her family and their pets, which include dogs, chickens, and a rescued Shetland pony. She dreams up stories in her treehouse, surrounded by squirrels and plates of biscuits. Her books have won and been shortlisted for numerous awards. A Street Dog Named Pup is the first book that she has also illustrated herself.
Gill’s writing has earned her numerous awards such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebel Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
Gill lives in Somerset.
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