The Longest Whale Song

The Longest Whale Song by Jacqueline Wilson is a deeply moving and beautifully crafted novel from the former Children's Laureate that addresses, with extraordinary sensitivity and courage, the experience of a child whose mother falls into a coma. Wilson has never shied away from difficult subjects, and this novel is among her most emotionally powerful and most compassionately told.

Ella is nine years old when her mother collapses and is taken to hospital. Ella must somehow continue with her life — attending school, dealing with her stepfather, caring for her infant brother — while never giving up hope that her mother will wake up. She discovers that whales sing to each other across vast distances — and begins to believe she can reach her mum in the same way.

Wilson writes about grief, love, resilience, and family with the honesty and emotional precision that have made her the most trusted voice in British children's literature for decades. The Longest Whale Song is a book that will make young readers feel less alone in whatever they are facing.

Product Details

Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corgi Books
ISBN-13: 9780385618151
Dimensions: Approx. 20 × 13 × 2 cm
Weight: Approx. 0.28 kg
Delivery Time: 3–5 Business Days