A Symphony of Whales

Glashka can . . . but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them.
Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life.

About the author

STEVE SCHUCH is an award-winning musician and storyteller. He lives in New Hampshire.  
PETER SYLVADA graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book. He lives in Cardiff, California.STEVE SCHUCH is an award-winning musician and storyteller. He lives in New Hampshire.  

Summary

Glashka can . . . but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them.
Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life.

Additional text

"Riveting . . . Sylvada's paintings shimmer with northern light."--Smithsonian Magazine
"Beautifully conveys the idea of music as an intrinsic part of the natural world."--Booklist
"A truly beautiful story."--Family Life

Product details

• Authors: Steve Schuch, Schuch Steve Schuch
• Assisted by: Sylvada Peter Sylvada (Illustration), Steve Schuch (Illustration), Peter Sylvada (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2002
• EAN: 9780152165482
• ISBN: 978-0-15-216548-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 203 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 145 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Biographical / United States, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Mammals, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Pirates, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: Native American