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Starred Review on March 1, 2015 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 2—In 2005, an adult female humpback whale became caught in nets left by crab fishermen. This beautiful picture book vividly describes how divers cut through the ropes that held her in place, saving her life. The prose is spare yet captivating, without a single wasted word ("The struggle begins. The web of ropes cuts into her skin. She flails, starts to sink, fights for air....Log In or Sign Up to Read More