A Whale of the Wild

By Rosanne Parry, Lindsay Moore (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the A Voice of the Wilderness series

A young orca must lead her brother through perilous seas to reunite with their pod.

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324 pages· 32,776 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Vega, a young orca, faces a daunting challenge when an earthquake and tsunami separate her and her brother Deneb from their pod. As they navigate a treacherous ocean filled with sharks, hunger, and pollution, Vega must harness her skills to guide them back to safety. Will she rise to become the leader her family needs? This gripping tale of survival explores the bonds of family and the impact of a changing seascape. Dive into a vivid world where every decision could mean life or death, and discover if Vega can fulfill her destiny.

From the publisher

In 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.

Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats.

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