In the stand-alone
companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf
Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a
tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. The New York Times calls
A Whale of the Wild a “dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing
maritime adventure.”

This gorgeously illustrated novel explores
family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. A must-have
for fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax.

“A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.” —New York Times Book Review

In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their habitats.

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her familys matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader shes destined to be?

A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. New York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parrys fluid writing and Lindsay Moores stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. An excellent read-aloud and read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax.

Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:

Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughoutA map of the protagonist's journeyInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each storyDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the bookResources for young readers who want to learn more Rosanne Parrys stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, A Wolf Called Fire, and A Raven of the Rainforest.