Song for a Whale

Song for a Whale follows twelve-year-old Iris, a deaf tech genius who is often underestimated at her hearing school, as she becomes captivated by Blue 55, a real whale whose unique song frequency means he cannot communicate with other whales. Recognizing his loneliness as a reflection of her own experience, Iris devises an ingenious plan to build a device that can finally let her sing to him — even though he's three thousand miles away in Alaska. Written by a sign language interpreter, this Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel is an exceptional choice for students because it offers authentic Deaf representation while exploring universal themes of loneliness, determination, and the power of finding your own way to connect.

Publishing Details

Author : Lynne Kelly

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 304

Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2019

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Disabilities, Social Emotions, Animals, Identity