Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World

Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the WorldA picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old For animal lovers and future environmentalists. "Will Granny and her family come again this year?" Dark fins slice through whitecaps, heading straight toward shore. Told from the perspective of young Mia and her family on a whale watching excursion in the San Juan Islands, here is a moving homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca. This intimate and

A picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old
For animal lovers and future environmentalists.

"Will Granny and her family come again this year?" Dark fins slice through whitecaps, heading straight toward shore.

Told from the perspective of young Mia and her family on a whale-watching excursion in the San Juan Islands, here is a moving homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca. This intimate and informative story celebrates the importance of respecting and protecting wildlife. It also sheds light on communication and family connections in both human and orca communities, all while answering essential questions about how these intelligent animals live.

Christy Ottaviano Books

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 09/18/2018
ISBN: 9781250110695
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.31h x 10.44w x 0.44d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2018
School Library Journal 08/01/2018 pg. 61
Booklist 09/15/2018 pg. 63
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 199113 / Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5