| Author: | Sharon Mentyka | ISBN: | 9781943328611 |
| Publisher: | West Margin Press | Publication: | October 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | WestWinds Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sharon Mentyka |
| ISBN: | 9781943328611 |
| Publisher: | West Margin Press |
| Publication: | October 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | WestWinds Press |
| Language: | English |
- Includes author note with list of whale organizations for kids to learn, follow, and get involved: www.orcanetwork.org, www.whalemuseum.org, www.whaleresearch.com, www.orcasound.net, www.listen.orcasound.net, www.suquamishmuseum.org
- Opening line and prologue hooks reader immediately with the main conflict but doesn’t ruin the strong storyline with a spoiler then pulls the reader through each chapter with engaging writing
- Excellent internal and external conflict threads through the story and authentic dialogue
- Author is a very strong writer with a good understanding of what young readers want in a story: action, dialogue, and conflict
- Provides vivid descriptions of the unique stranded orca story and the stunning Seattle/Pacific Northwest setting
- Author is marketing savvy, has a strong online presence through her blog and website, and is connected to groups and organizations that focus on orcas such as the Orca Network
- Based on a true story
- Includes author note with list of whale organizations for kids to learn, follow, and get involved: www.orcanetwork.org, www.whalemuseum.org, www.whaleresearch.com, www.orcasound.net, www.listen.orcasound.net, www.suquamishmuseum.org
- Opening line and prologue hooks reader immediately with the main conflict but doesn’t ruin the strong storyline with a spoiler then pulls the reader through each chapter with engaging writing
- Excellent internal and external conflict threads through the story and authentic dialogue
- Author is a very strong writer with a good understanding of what young readers want in a story: action, dialogue, and conflict
- Provides vivid descriptions of the unique stranded orca story and the stunning Seattle/Pacific Northwest setting
- Author is marketing savvy, has a strong online presence through her blog and website, and is connected to groups and organizations that focus on orcas such as the Orca Network
- Based on a true story
