amylynn44's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
wafer's review against another edition
4.0
I was really pleasantly surprised by this. I’m always leery of YA animal fiction like this for potentially becoming patronizing or sugar coating - but this doesn’t do that at all. Gorgeous illustrations as well. I’ll definitely check out the author’s other works! This was a good palette cleanser
sydneyraereads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a sweet story of two sibling orcas that experience a devastating event in the Salish Sea. Vega and Deneb must discover their own strengths and believe in each other to find their way back to their family and their home.
I loved following these two young orcas. The voice of each sibling was distinct in the alternating chapters POV. I could always tell who was who. The information woven into the story about orcas, the environment, and other marine life in the PNW was well done.
I loved following these two young orcas. The voice of each sibling was distinct in the alternating chapters POV. I could always tell who was who. The information woven into the story about orcas, the environment, and other marine life in the PNW was well done.
colstada's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
tesilva18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
lauriehnatiuk's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Edelweiss+, publisher Greenwillow Books and author Rosanne Parry.
Another survival story, this time from a whale’s perspective. A pod of Resident whales are on their way to feed on the Chinook salmon returning from the ocean. We meet Vega, a young female, too young to be a mother and too old to be considered a child learning the ways of their pod from her Greatmother, until one day Vega will be a wayfinder leading the pod to the precious salmon the pod needs. Through Vegas eyes we learn the ways of the Resident orcas and the special relationships between brothers and sisters. We experience the waters of the Salish Sea, other wildlife, and an earthquake that sends Vega out to the ocean that is rare for her species.
Fans of A Wolf Called Wander and those who love whales are going to enjoy this story not only of survival but the relationships within the pod. Readers will gain a great deal of knowledge about Resident orcas from the ways they communicate, the roles males and females have to how they interact with this ecosystem with other types of orcas and humans including intertwining the First Nations perspective and relationship to the land and animals. There is an abundance of back matter including information about orcas, salmon, the tribes of the Salish Sea Watershed, habitats, earthquakes, tsunamis and ways individuals can help. A unique addition for readers who love animals - a recommended addition for classrooms and libraries.
Another survival story, this time from a whale’s perspective. A pod of Resident whales are on their way to feed on the Chinook salmon returning from the ocean. We meet Vega, a young female, too young to be a mother and too old to be considered a child learning the ways of their pod from her Greatmother, until one day Vega will be a wayfinder leading the pod to the precious salmon the pod needs. Through Vegas eyes we learn the ways of the Resident orcas and the special relationships between brothers and sisters. We experience the waters of the Salish Sea, other wildlife, and an earthquake that sends Vega out to the ocean that is rare for her species.
Fans of A Wolf Called Wander and those who love whales are going to enjoy this story not only of survival but the relationships within the pod. Readers will gain a great deal of knowledge about Resident orcas from the ways they communicate, the roles males and females have to how they interact with this ecosystem with other types of orcas and humans including intertwining the First Nations perspective and relationship to the land and animals. There is an abundance of back matter including information about orcas, salmon, the tribes of the Salish Sea Watershed, habitats, earthquakes, tsunamis and ways individuals can help. A unique addition for readers who love animals - a recommended addition for classrooms and libraries.
danyell919's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, even more than A Wolf Called Wander! It was such a great story to introduce kids to the Southern Resident Orcas of the Salish Sea. I’ve lived here for 4, almost 5, years and still haven’t had the pleasure of seeing one of them. I loved the references to Mount Rainier and Deception Pass, places I could see in my mind because I’ve seen them in real life! I also thought the great earthquake and tsunamis brought an extra level of action to the story.