A Galaxy of Whales

A perfect summer read about whale watching and friendship both lost and found, from the author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and The Islands of Elsewhere

When Fern hears about a photo contest with a big cash award, she decides she'll enter and win! After all, photography is her passion (and was an interest she shared with her dad, who has recently died). She knows she can take a prize-worthy photo of a whale during one of the whale-watching tours her mom runs.

But her neighbor (and nemesis), Jasper, is also planning to enter the contest. It's another frustration for Fern while she's already coping with the worry that her best friend, Ivy, might not want to spend time with her anymore. She's hoping to use the prize money to buy something that will attract Ivy's interest.

This summer story has everything: the trials and pleasures of friendship, a rousing feud and a touch of adventure, a beautiful exploration of healing after grief, a very moving finale, and a whole lot of whale-watching fascination.

Author: Heather Fawcett
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Published: 05/28/2024
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593530559
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 523608 / Galaxy of Whales


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/19/2024
Booklist 04/01/2024 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2024

About the Author
Heather Fawcett writes books for adults, kids, and teens, including Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, The Islands of Elsewhere, the Even the Darkest Stars series, Ember and the Ice Dragons, and more. She has a master's degree in English Literature and a bachelor's in Archaeology.