An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood.
Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral.
He discovers an abandoned young orca whale and they develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. His life is thrown into further chaos when he rallies to help protect it against hostile interests, threatening to tear the small fishing community apart and forever changing Will’s life.
An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction.