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48 pp.
| Disney/Hyperion |
June, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4847-0813-2$16.99
(3)
K-3
Lonely boy Tim befriends a stranded whale named Sam and pledges to help him return to the sea. All by himself, Tim does just that, and then--satisfyingly--Sam rescues him in turn. The matter-of-fact narrative lends appeal to this endearing tale of loyal friends, while the illustrations mirror its changing mood, progressing from a dark, rainy setting to a sunny seashore scene.