A Whale of the Wild

"A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure." -Booklist (starred review)"A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure." -New York Times Book ReviewIn the stand-alone companion to the�New York Times-bestselling�A 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 Wild�weaves 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 to�A Wolf Called Wander�will captivate fans of�The One and Only Ivan�and�Pax. Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughoutA�map of the protagonist's journeyInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each storyDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned�in the bookResources for young readers who want to learn more�Rosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire.