A 52-Hertz Whale
Book description
"It appears to be the only individual emitting a call at this frequency and hence, has been described as the world's loneliest whale."―Wikipedia
So here's how it all starts: James, a high school freshman, is worried that the young humpback whale he tracks online has separated from its pod. So…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked A 52-Hertz Whale as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
After I had published my book, I found out about this interesting book written by two people who had also gone through the same MFA program as me – the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. Bill Sommer and Natalie Tilghman covered similar topics of young people coming of age by finding connection through nature. A 52-Hertz Whale has an intriguing structure as well – it’s told through a set of conversational emails. The main character is obsessed with whales and when a whale’s life goes awry, he feels unmoored and reaches out for connection to someone who…
From Ned's list on YA on the autistic experience/outsider experiences.
Want books like A 52-Hertz Whale?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like A 52-Hertz Whale.
Browse books like A 52-Hertz Whale
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in humpback whales, whales, and school?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about humpback whales, whales, and school.