A Whale of the Wild

<p>For Vega and her family salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finderpreparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack hunger the deep ocean and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be? </p><p><i>A Whale of the Wild</i> weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. Rosanne Parry’s fluid writing and Lindsay Moore’s stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life.An excellent read-aloud and read-alone this companion to <i>A Wolf Called Wander</i> will captivate fans of <i>The One and Only Ivan</i> and Lynne Kelly’s <i>Song for a Whale. </i> </p><p><i>Includes a map and extensive backmatter</i>. </p>