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laura_going_wilder's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
cingeswho's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.0
theshaggyshepherd's review against another edition
5.0
A Whale of the Wild // by Rosanna Parry
I don't read a lot of middle grade books but I'm really glad I picked this one up. It was a fun and interesting story about one of my favorite animals growing up. I learned a lot about Orcas thanks to this book and really felt immersed into this adventure. It's definitely a book I could see myself buying for our future kids!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I don't read a lot of middle grade books but I'm really glad I picked this one up. It was a fun and interesting story about one of my favorite animals growing up. I learned a lot about Orcas thanks to this book and really felt immersed into this adventure. It's definitely a book I could see myself buying for our future kids!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
hckilgour's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The ecological aspects of this book were stellar. It captured current environmental concerns, but also orca culture and behavior.
I did struggle with the dual pov simply because there was t always a clear switch. Which made certain scenes kind of confusing.
The ending was very dissatisfying for me.
I do think this is a great book for kids though.
I did struggle with the dual pov simply because there was t always a clear switch. Which made certain scenes kind of confusing.
The ending was very dissatisfying for me.
I do think this is a great book for kids though.
twold's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
3.5
megpancoast's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
A Wolf called Wander was one of my favourite books last year. Rosanne managed to take dry facts and weave a compelling, beautiful story out of them. Now she's done the same for orca whales.
This wonderful story packs a lot of information in without ever seeming to be preachy or infodumping. Using two points of view allows Rosanne to show parts of the story that she couldn't from one point of view. Orcas are one of a few species that run on matriarchal lines, and out points of view - a young female and her younger brother - allow us to experience this from both sides.
Sadly, my proof copy didn't include the informational back matter, but I'm very much looking forward to seeing it when the book publishes. Rosanne has a gift for making things seem simple and interesting.
I enjoyed that while there is some discussion of how humans have and are still harming the sea's populations, the major problem in this story is natural - an earthquake setting off a tsunami - and that twice humans are shown to be helping, not harming, the animals. People can be awful, but we can be good, too. Things are also very cleverly described so that even though the whales don't know exactly what humans are doing and what tools they're using, we can still tell.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this in person. I think it will sell very well.
Parents be aware, in case it's necessary, there is some relatively clearly described death of animals in this novel.
This wonderful story packs a lot of information in without ever seeming to be preachy or infodumping. Using two points of view allows Rosanne to show parts of the story that she couldn't from one point of view. Orcas are one of a few species that run on matriarchal lines, and out points of view - a young female and her younger brother - allow us to experience this from both sides.
Sadly, my proof copy didn't include the informational back matter, but I'm very much looking forward to seeing it when the book publishes. Rosanne has a gift for making things seem simple and interesting.
I enjoyed that while there is some discussion of how humans have and are still harming the sea's populations, the major problem in this story is natural - an earthquake setting off a tsunami - and that twice humans are shown to be helping, not harming, the animals. People can be awful, but we can be good, too. Things are also very cleverly described so that even though the whales don't know exactly what humans are doing and what tools they're using, we can still tell.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this in person. I think it will sell very well.
Parents be aware, in case it's necessary, there is some relatively clearly described death of animals in this novel.
caitcausey's review against another edition
5.0
Such a beautiful chapter book. My five-year-old and I loved reading this together.