Description
When a whale is trapped in a tangled fishing net, Abelardo faces a choice between obedience and compassion. Defying his father’s warnings, he sets out on a daring rescue that tests his courage, ingenuity, and understanding of the natural world. Blending adventure with wonder, the story explores themes of empathy, moral responsibility, and the quiet power of one person’s determination. With Mordicai Gerstein’s distinctive, storybook-sublime style, the journey feels both immediate and mythic—inviting readers to consider what it means to act when something living is in danger.
Available Editions
paperback
Roaring Brook Press
Published Jan 1, 2017
46 pages
ISBN: 9781626725058
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Boy and the Whale by Mordicai Gerstein.