The Whale

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 11, 2016

Review

Oversized, gorgeous book, essentially wordless though bookended by newspaper clippings that provide the background and final outcome of the story. The elusive spotted whale is believed to be a myth, but one boy and one girl are determined to find proof of its existence. Using instruments, ingenuity, and, ultimately, teamwork, they persevere and acquire the needed proof. Great for STEAM units and story writing, plus absolutely stunning to look through, the Murrow siblings have a winner here. Recommended for Cream.

Overall Book Score: excellent

---

About the Book

Author:

Murrow, Vita

Illustrator: Murrow, Ethan

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Templar Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: realistic fiction

Audience: preschool,grades k-3,grades 4-6

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763679651

Price: 17.99