This is a delightful tale about Iris, a deaf girl, who feels isolated from the world. Then she learns of Blue 55, a hybrid whale isolated from his own kind because his whale song differs from all the others. Although Iris and Blue 55 are miles (and oceans) apart, she immediately connects with the plight of this lonely whale and his inability to communicate with his own kind. So she embarks on an adventure and a mission to let Blue 55 know that at least one person in this large world hears him.
Lynne Kelly does an amazing job of telling the story from the point of view of Iris, with occasional side trips into the mind of Blue 55. The plot moves, the characters leap off the page, and the story is intriguing. More than a story about a deaf girl and a whale, it is about understanding, healing, and the importance of following your passions.
Although, I stumbled across Song for a Whale in the children’s section of my library, I highly recommend it as an engaging read for children of all ages, including adults (and maybe even a whale or two).
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