![]() ![]() The author’s experience as a sign language interpreter lends authenticity to the narrative. Song for a Whale is an adorable middle grade about Iris, a deaf girl, her family, and a whale. But, nothing stops Iris, and with her Deaf grandmother by her side, she sets out on a road trip to meet the whale and make sure he’s finally heard. One small problem: the whale is swimming off the coast of Alaska, nearly 3,000 miles from her Texas home. Saddened by the animal’s inability to speak to other whales, Iris uses her tech skills to come up with a plan communicate with Blue 55. Conn and her overly helpful classmate Nina, Iris can’t seem to catch a break.īut during science class, Iris learns about Blue 55-the loneliest whale in the world. School, on the other hand, isn’t quite as simple. A whiz at fixing electronics, she’s always felt at home in the world of wires and vacuum tubes. Twelve-year-old Iris has never let her deafness slow her down. If you’re a whale nerd like me, you’ll love this book. Song for a Whale is a cute middle grade novel about passion and community. ![]()
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