Why the Whales Came
by Michael Morpurgo (author)
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An exciting tale of friendship and adventure from a much-loved author. Gracie and Daniel have been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But one day they find a mysterious message in the sand, and realise that the Birdman is not who they thought. Before long, they build up a firm friendship with him. But should they believe the Birdman’s story that the island is cursed? Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I, this story will enchant young readers.
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Product Details
Catalogue number
2417 in Books and Resources for Schools Catalogue 2023
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781405229258
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Date published
March 9th, 2017
Lexile measure
890L
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they are able to measure a child and a book on the same scale – ensuring
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Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 5.2; Middle years; 6.0 points
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- 160 pages
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What kids think
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Ibizarocks
on 15 November 2015A classic Michael Morpurgo book. A sad, funny and magical story. Altogether a fantastic book.
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bookmad3
on 28 October 2015This book is really good. All Michael Morpurgo fans should read it!
5out of 5 -
Ibiza1000
on 1 July 2015Great Book!!!!
5out of 5 -
loobyloulou123
on 9 March 2014loved it
5out of 5 -
bookaholic202
on 7 March 2014This really made me think about how cruel people can be to animals, It is a lovely book and i give it 8 out of 10
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Macarw
on 6 March 2014It was pretty boring about a girl and a boy. The only exciting bit was the birdman.
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Emerald5
on 20 October 2013Right now i am reading this book. Its weird why the man is called birdman.
3out of 5 -
Nashdasher
on 8 March 2013A great mystery the start was bit confusing but it did clear up at the end
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Sherlock25
on 8 March 2013I really enjoyed this book, we read it in school and it was really interesting and a good read
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ninjastickman
on 7 March 2013Two siblings, gracie and daniel, in a village are told to keep away from the crazy bird man. But they go out to sail a boat and they find a message in the sand and they become friends with the birdman. But then the whales come! I would recommend as an age rating for the book 9-12
4out of 5 -
smileitsfriday
on 4 March 2012This book confused me, but then i carried on and it finally made sense! * * * *
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dashernasher
on 4 March 2012A great mystery adventure I enjoy it a lot. 5*
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twistofgold11
on 1 March 2012I liked the era it was set in, the mystery and the sheer enjoyment of it all! Could’nt put the book down- though a few parts were a bit dull for me…
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pawprint2
on 4 January 2012this is a great book!!!I love it
3out of 5 -
popstar19631961
on 9 June 2011I knew i was gong to like this book form the star but we had to reed surtan chapters each week because we were reading as a group and had to answer qustions but the tike is a bit pointless because it say’s Why the Whales came but the Whales don’y come to the end of the book and are only in about 4 chapters but other than that it was still great
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kelandab
on 3 March 2011I loved this book. its good at the end when you find out why it is called what it is.
4out of 5 -
elsdon
on 3 March 2011this cahn be a little sad at times but is a great read if you can get to the happy end
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pianostar412
on 24 January 2011I’ve just started reading this book, and so far its brilliant! I think this book is for anyone who wants an aventure. M.J.M :)
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Molly13579
on 2 December 2010I love this book because the whales are set free. From KIm Rawlings
R2-D2
on 10 April 2022
I have this, I’ve read it and watched the movie, the book was very good.