Hannah Gold

The Lost Whale

Winner of the Edward Stanford Children's Book of the Year 2023

Another lyrical page-turner illustrated once again by the great Levi Pinfold.
— THE OBSERVER
 
The book, The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
 

What if you could communicate with a whale?

Dive into this incredible story about the connection between a boy and a whale and the bond that sets them both free. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold.

Out in the UK March 31st

Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure with strong ecological themes.
— The Bookseller, Editor’s Choice
 
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Videos - Trailer, and Introduction to the Book

 

The Lost Whale Trailer


 
 
 

Hannah Gold Introduces her book The Lost Whale


 

About The Lost Whale

 
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What if you could communicate with a whale?

Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital back home. Alone and adrift, the only thing that makes him smile is joining his new friend Marina on her dad's whale watching trips. That is until an incredible encounter with White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea changes everything. But when White Beak goes missing, Rio must set out on a desperate quest to find his whale and somehow save his mum.

Dive into this incredible story about the connection between a boy and a whale and the bond that sets them both free.

Perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold – winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers.

 
The Lost Whale Book cover includes an illustration of a boy and a whale
 
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An illustration of a Whale Tail
A powerful and deeply moving story
— Daily Mail
A winning book from a master storyteller
— Irish Independent
Lyrical page-turner
— Observer
An irresistible, ocean-loving yarn
— The Times
Simply beautiful – tender, heartfelt and hopeful with such crystal-clear storytelling
— Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home
Magnificent! The Lost Whale will lift your heart as high as the ocean is deep
— Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild
My book of the year so far
— Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
You won’t want to miss it!
— Annabel Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
The author’s passion for the natural world currently under threat makes this book outstanding
— New Statesman
Resonant, timely, wonderful!
— Nicola Penfold, author of Where The World Turns Wild
I think I loved it even more than The Last Bear (if that’s possible!) I’m all at sea after finishing it and can’t even think about reading another book yet.
— Primary Teacher Bookshelf
 
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