The Shark Caller - Ausgezeichnet: Wales Book of the Year, 2022. Ausgezeichnet: Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards, 2022. Nominiert: Juniper Book Awards, 2022. Nominiert: Blue Peter Book Awards, 2022. Nominiert: Big Book
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| Verlag | Usborne Publishing |
| Auflage | 2021 |
| Seiten | 368 |
| Format | 13,3 x 2,9 x 19,8 cm |
| Gewicht | 306 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| EAN | 9781474966849 |
| Bestell-Nr | 47496684UA |
Desperate to become a sharkcaller to avenge the death of her parents, Blue Wing is instead charged with befriending infuriating newcomer Maple. At first they are angry and out of sync with the island and each other. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, can they overcome their differences and brave the deadliest shark in the ocean?
Klappentext:
WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.
"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."
Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.
At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...
"The most incredible story...tender and wise, with themes of friendship, love, grief, revenge and acceptance." Michelle Harrison
"Magnificent and beautiful." Sophie Anders on
Rezension:
Above all, this is an exploration of grief and it has such wisdom that there are paragraphs worth copying to save and reread. The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
