By Sarah Lean (author)
Paperback In Stock £9.99 £8.99
View All Editions (1)
One of our Books of the Year 2013 & July 2013 Book of the Month
Full of tenderness, this is a touching story of the bond between Hannah and her Grandfather as he becomes increasing confused. The two share a love of nature and this develops a strong link between them. Hannah knows that the date her Grandfather made her remember will bring something special…but will Grandfather be able to remember?
Hannah adores her Grandad. The trouble is, Grandad has Alzheimer's and he's always forgetting things. He keeps trying to tell Hannah a story about a whale, and it seems really important, but it's all jumbled up. Then Grandad has a stroke and he can't remember anything, not even Hannah. It's like he's lost inside himself.
Read the full description
Determined to get Grandad back, Hannah sets out to make a film that will remind him of his life - and in so doing, starts to piece together an extraordinary story about a whale that connects Grandad's childhood to her own.
A powerful, extraordinary story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless .
If you enjoy reading books about animals you may also like Megan Rix's stories - check out her author page here .
Praise for A Horse for Angel:
I was completely drawn in by the first few chapters that promise another wonderfully emotional, accessible read. The Bookseller
Praise for A Dog Called Homeless:
Heartbreakingly beautiful... I loved it. Cathy Cassidy
An exceptional debut... richly characterised. The Sunday Times
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Sarah Lean grew up in Wells, Somerset but now lives in Dorset with her husband, son and dog. She has worked as a pageplanner for a newspaper, a stencil-maker and a gardener, amongst various other things. She gained a first class English degree and became a primary school teacher before returning to complete an MA in Creative and Critical Writing with University of Winchester.
the best books for 9-12 year olds · the best books for teenagers
Hero the Highway Girl
Ella Jones Vs the Sun Stealer
The Secret Garden Rewilded
Hannah adores her Grandad. The trouble is, Grandad has Alzheimer's and he's always forgetting things.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Forever Whale and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Forever Whale features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Forever Whale was written by Sarah Lean and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Forever Whale has 263 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.