When a majestic whale is stranded near their Scottish hometown, Tulsi and Satchen must summon all their courage to save it in this thrilling adventure from Jasbinder Bilan.

After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but eventually, exhausted and with a storm rolling in, they have to admit defeat.

As they head for home to seek help, their boat capsizes in the storm and they're left clinging to it, dangerously adrift. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source ...

A thrilling adventure with a powerful message about how we need to protect the oceans at its heart.

When a majestic whale is stranded near their Scottish hometown, Tulsi and Satchen must summon all their courage to save it in this thrilling adventure from Jasbinder Bilan.

About the Author

Award-winning author Jasbinda loves writing stories inspired by her childhood bond with her grandmother in India. Her first book, Asha & the Spirit Bird won the Costa Children's Book Award 2017, which Jasbinda followed with Tamarind & The Star of Ishta, winning the Indie Children's Book Award 2021.

Reviews

"A powerful story to resonate with all those who value the wild world and the need to protect it." - Gill Lewis

"A heartwarming tale of bravery, kindness and love." - Hannah Gold

"A short, impactful story, written with such depth of feeling that, while it's a children's adventure about a whale in need, it's also a call to action: a plea to #saveourseas." - Rachel Delahaye Lefever

"This adventurous but heart-warming story shows the important role that children can play in safeguarding all of nature" - The School Librarian

Book Information
ISBN 9781800901803
Author Jasbinder Bilan
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 8mm