Whale of the Wild

"A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure." -Booklist (starred review) "A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure." -New York Times Book Review In the stand-alone companion to theNew York Times-bestsellingA Wolf Called Wander,a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their habitats. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing 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? A Whale of the Wildweaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life.New York Times-bestselling author 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 toA Wolf Called Wanderwill captivate fans ofThe One and Only IvanandPax. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats.