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A Symphony of Whales
Contributor(s): Schuch, Steve (Author), Sylvada, Peter (Illustrator), Schuch, Steve (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0152165487     ISBN-13: 9780152165482
Publisher: Clarion Books
OUR PRICE:   $8.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2002
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Annotation: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Marine Life
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mammals
Dewey: E
LCCN: 98017248
Lexile Measure: 600
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 10.8" W x 7.8" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Russia
- Chronological Period - 1980's
- Cultural Region - Asian
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 32257
Reading Level: 4.1   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
Glashka can . . . but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them.
Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life.

Contributor Bio(s): Sylvada, Peter: - PETER SYLVADA graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book. He lives in Cardiff, California.Schuch, Steve: - STEVE SCHUCH is an award-winning musician and storyteller. He lives in New Hampshire.