Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly (English) Paperback Book

Description: Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly Twelve-year-old Iris and her grandmother, both deaf, drive from Texas to Alaska armed with Iriss plan to help Blue-55, a whale unable to communicate with other whales. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The award-winning and USA Today bestselling story of a deaf girls connection to a whale whose song cant be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him."Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only IvanFrom fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But shes the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like shes not very smart. If youve ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be.When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But hes three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him?Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves.And make sure to read Lynne Kellys next book and instant classic, The Secret Language of Birds! Author Biography Lynne Kelly has always loved reading, but while working as a special education teacher, she fell in love with childrens literature all over again. She lives in Houston, Texas, and works as a sign language interpreter while writing books for kids. Her first book, Chained, was a South Asia Book Award Honor and Crystal Kite Award winner. Song for a Whale is her second novel. and on Twitter at @LynneKelly. Review Schneider Family Book Award WinnerA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year"At its luminous heart, Song for a Whale is a tale about longing for connection and finding it in the most magical and unexpected of places. Fascinating, brave and tender, this is a story like no other about a song like no other. A triumph." —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan "Song for a Whale is beautifully written and is such an important story for kids with big struggles in their lives. I fell into Iriss world from the first chapter. Lynne Kelly does an amazing job telling the story from Iriss perspective." —Millicent Simmonds, actress, Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place"A quick-moving, suspenseful plot takes her from junkyards to a cruise ship as she [Iris] gains the confidence to stand up for herself and take control of her life. Written by a sign-language interpreter, this story incorporates important elements of Deaf culture and the expansiveness and richness of ASL...this remains a satisfying, energetic read. Iris adventures will engross readers." —Kirkus Reviews"The strength of the book is its strong portrayal of Iris as a deaf girl in a hearing world and an intelligent 12-year-old in headlong, single-minded pursuit of her goal." —Booklist"Subtly and poignantly drawing a parallel between the girl and whale, Kelly (Chained), who has worked as a sign language interpreter, relays Iriss venture with credibility and urgency. This finely crafted novel affectingly illuminates issues of loneliness, belonging, and the power of communication." —Publishers Weekly"Iriss depth of empathy, the joy she feels working with radios, and the skillful way she navigates two different worlds of communication create an authenticity that will resonate with Deaf and hearing readers alike... An uplifting tale thats a solid addition to most collections; especially recommended for libraries needing stronger representation of Deaf protagonists." —SLJ Review Quote Schneider Family Book Award Winner A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "At its luminous heart, Song for a Whale is a tale about longing for connection and finding it in the most magical and unexpected of places. Fascinating, brave and tender, this is a story like no other about a song like no other. A triumph ." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan " Song for a Whale is beautifully written and is such an important story for kids with big struggles in their lives. I fell into Iriss world from the first chapter . Lynne Kelly does an amazing job telling the story from Iriss perspective." --Millicent Simmonds, actress, Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place "A quick-moving, suspenseful plot takes her from junkyards to a cruise ship as she [Iris] gains the confidence to stand up for herself and take control of her life. Written by a sign-language interpreter, this story incorporates important elements of Deaf culture and the expansiveness and richness of ASL ...this remains a satisfying, energetic read. Iris adventures will engross readers ." -- Kirkus Reviews "The strength of the book is its strong portrayal of Iris as a deaf girl in a hearing world and an intelligent 12-year-old in headlong, single-minded pursuit of her goal." -- Booklist "Subtly and poignantly drawing a parallel between the girl and whale, Kelly ( Chained ), who has worked as a sign language interpreter, relays Iriss venture with credibility and urgency . This finely crafted novel affectingly illuminates issues of loneliness, belonging, and the power of communication. " -- Publishers Weekly "Iriss depth of empathy, the joy she feels working with radios, and the skillful way she navigates two different worlds of communication create an authenticity that will resonate with Deaf and hearing readers alike ... An uplifting tale thats a solid addition to most collections; especially recommended for libraries needing stronger representation of Deaf protagonists." -- SLJ Excerpt from Book Until last summer I thought the only thing I had in common with that whale on the beach was a name. I sat with Grandpa after collecting shells and driftwood scattered along the shore, and wildflowers from the dunes. The shells and driftwood were for Grandma, and the flowers were for the whale. Grandpa had asked how school was going, and I told him it was the same, which wasnt good. Id been at that school for two years and still felt like the new kid. Grandpa patted the sand next to him. "Did you know she was probably deaf too?" he signed. I didnt have to ask who he meant. The whale had been buried there for eleven years, and my parents had told me enough times about what happened that day. I shook my head. I hadnt known that, and I didnt know why Grandpa was changing the subject. Maybe he didnt know what to tell me anymore about school. The whale had beached herself the same day I was born. When she was spotted in the shallow waters of the Gulf, some people stood on the shore and watched her approach. My grandma ran into the cold February water and tried to push her away from land, as if she could make a forty-ton animal change her mind about where she wanted to go. That was really dangerous. Even though the whale was weak by then, one good whack with a tail or flipper could have knocked Grandma out. I dont know what I wouldve done--jumped in like she did or just stood there. "She wasnt born deaf like we were," Grandpa continued. "The scientists who studied her said it had just happened. Maybe shed been swimming near an explosion from an oil rig or a bomb test." When Grandpa told a story, I saw it as clearly as if it were happening right there in front of me. His signing hands showed me the whale in an ocean that suddenly went quiet, swimming over there, over there, over there, trying to find the sounds again. Maybe that was why shed been there on our Gulf of Mexico beach instead of in deep ocean waters where she belonged. Sei whales didnt swim so close to shore. Only her, on that day. "A whale cant find its way through a world without sound," Grandpa added. "The ocean is dark, and it covers most of the earth, and whales live in all of it. The sounds guide them through that, and they talk to one another across oceans." With the familiar sounds of the ocean gone, the whale was lost in her new silent world. A rescue group came to the beach and tried to save the whale, and they called her Iris. Grandma asked my parents to give the name to me, too, since Id entered the world as the whale was leaving it. After the marine biologists learned all they could from her, she was buried right there on the beach, along with the unanswered questions about what had brought her to that shore. We lived on that coast until the summer after second grade, when my family moved to Houston for my dads new job. Since then, we went back just once or twice a summer. The good thing about our new home was that it was closer to my grandparents. I liked being able to spend more time with them, especially since they were both Deaf like me. But we all missed the beach, and I missed being around kids like me. My old school had just a few Deaf kids, but that was enough. We had our classes together, and we had one another. "But its different for us," Grandpa signed. "Out here, theres more light, and all we need is our own small space to feel at home. Sometimes it takes time to figure things out. But youll do it. Youll find your way." I wish Id asked him then how long that would take. Details ISBN1524770264 Author Lynne Kelly Short Title SONG FOR A WHALE Pages 304 Audience Age 8-12 Language English ISBN-10 1524770264 ISBN-13 9781524770266 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-12-31 Imprint Yearling Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-12-31 NZ Release Date 2019-12-31 US Release Date 2019-12-31 UK Release Date 2019-12-31 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126352902;

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