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Singing Home The Whale Paperback – January 28, 2015

by Mandy Hager (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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An extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby orca that locals believe is threatening their livelihood.
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  1. Print length
    364 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    ReadHowYouWant
  4. Publication date
    January 28, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    7.75 x 0.82 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1459689364
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1459689367
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ReadHowYouWant (January 28, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1459689364
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1459689367
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.82 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, this story of the friendship developed between ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
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A must read. Beautifully written, this story of the friendship developed between two lonely youngsters - a teen running from his issues and a young whale separated from his mother when she was killed by whalers is moving and thought-provoking.
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Karen Dye
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016
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Loved the story ... Beautifully written.
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Frances Milio
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story of emotionally damaged teen being helped by an Orca
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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Excellent literary skill. Not appropriate for young teens because of language and sexual content. Great story of the human spirit being healed through attachment to an Orca .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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Martin Lake
5.0 out of 5 stars BUILDING BRIDGES
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2014
Mandy Hager, who I’m so pleased to have recently become friends with, has written a magical, wonderful novel. It tells the story of how a boy and a whale build bridges across the species divide, how they learn from each other, gain solace and comfort and grow strong enough to overcome adversity.

Many writes from the heart and the head. The heart is clear to see from her sensitive description of the highs and lows of people’s lives, their dreams and nightmares and their hopes and fears. But the head is there as well for she has achieved a remarkable feat; giving Min, the Killer Whale, a voice and personality which, while comprehensible to the reader, is marvellously apt for this creature. She does this by crafting for Min a wonderful, lyric, alliterative prose which speaks of the sea, the wind and the stars. It’s clever, thrilling and very beautiful.

The novel is told from the perspective of boy and whale and it works sublimely well, each viewpoint giving depth to the other. This is a story of hope, courage and the perils and prizes which come with standing up for truth.

Buy it, read it, tell all your friends.
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Peggy A Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars WELL, THE WHALE WAS PRETTY INTERESTING.
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
What was good about it? It is a sweet, uplifting story with some delicious poetic phrasing when the whale is "singing."

What was not so good about it? When the boy was the author, the dialogue was stilted and awkward -- like perhaps the real author was trying hard to simulate young people. And not succeeding very well.

I think the book is a good "Young Adult" book and an OK for regulars book.
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Tui Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
One of the best books I've read for a long time. Mandy Hager is my pick for top Kiwi YA author. This book is beautifully written, and captures the human and whale points of view to perfection. The characters are beautifully drawn and absorbing. The plot is so unusual and fresh. The marine setting is one of the best and most dramatic seascapes you could find anywhere in the world, the Marlborough Sounds, Cook Strait and Kaikoura. What more could you ask? It has all my favourite themes, the sea, a bit of romance, an environmental message, music! and a whale! The writing style is taut and melodic. The whole thing is beautifully crafted. As with her other books the tension carries you right through and never lets up. This may be about teens but I'm 62 and wouldn't miss it any age. The perfect gift for all your teen relations. (But read it yourself first)
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Maher
5.0 out of 5 stars A Soul-Warming Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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Frankly speaking, the early chapters of the story are kind of ordinary. However, as the conflict develops, I am emotionally immersed in this beautiful, heart-warming story of a traumatized boy and a lost baby orca. Hager’s work captures a unique human-whale relationship — situated in the complex familial and social issues — while being environmentally conscious of the destructive human activities towards the ocean and its inhabitants.
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Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2018
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This is a great read for both young adults and adults. It skilfully gives many messages concerning the environment, relationships and domestic violence.
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Martin Lake
5.0 out of 5 stars BUILDING BRIDGES
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2014
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Mandy Hager, who I’m so pleased to have recently become friends with, has written a magical, wonderful novel. It tells the story of how a boy and a whale build bridges across the species divide, how they learn from each other, gain solace and comfort and grow strong enough to overcome adversity.

Many writes from the heart and the head. The heart is clear to see from her sensitive description of the highs and lows of people’s lives, their dreams and nightmares and their hopes and fears. But the head is there as well for she has achieved a remarkable feat; giving Min, the Killer Whale, a voice and personality which, while comprehensible to the reader, is marvellously apt for this creature. She does this by crafting for Min a wonderful, lyric, alliterative prose which speaks of the sea, the wind and the stars. It’s clever, thrilling and very beautiful.

The novel is told from the perspective of boy and whale and it works sublimely well, each viewpoint giving depth to the other. This is a story of hope, courage and the perils and prizes which come with standing up for truth.

Buy it, read it, tell all your friends.
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