Whalesong: A Novel about the Greatest and Deepest of Beings

by Robert Siegel

Book Overview

The classic fable of Hruna the humpback whale and his journey into love, mystery, and spiritual awakening in the waters of the world. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062507982
• ISBN13: 9780062507983
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Robert Siegel's Whalesong Trilogy

Robert Siegel's whalesong sagas are magic! We homeschool our children, and have a time each day set aside to read aloud to one another. WHALESONG was the first book I chose to read to the girls. Before I finished the first page, we were all transported to the mysterious, undersea kingdom of the humpback whale, Hruna. At times I had to stop to wipe away tears before going on with the story. These books are so beautifully written and the story so touching and meaningful, that we completely forgave the evolutionary slant and, at times, the predictability, of the books. They were not written to be read only once and then hidden away on an obscure shelf to be forgotten. And like poetry, the tales are meant to be read aloud--that is, if one can get through them without crying too often. Enter Hruna's world. You won't be disappointed.

An Adventure into the Deep Blue

My wife is a sixth grade teacher and reads "Whalesong" to her class as a read aloud book in their Sea Life Expedition. Her students are just raving about how much they love it. She says it is wonderful how it brings in other books, such as Moby Dick. The children can really relate, since it is told in the whales pespective. She says, "You feel as if you are right there swimming with the whales". She highly recommends this book!

A magical, beautifully written story

It is rare that an author writes a book from the perspective of a non-human animal that actually makes you feel as if THIS IS THE ANIMAL TALKING. The world of the whales is spun around us, in a magical, unforgettable tale. I felt as though I was really there, swimming with the whales. More non-human animals need their experiences expressed- and literature may be the best way. YOU- YES, YOU- MUST READ THIS BOOK. Even for those who simply wish to enjoy faultless literature, this book is a must-read.

An excellent book that expands the readers' perspective

"Whalesong" was a wonderful book that really gave me a different feel for these magnificent creatures of the deep. I loved learning about the games the calves like to play and all about their migration and feeding. This book was really educational in many different ways. I absolutely love the author's choice of words, they really stood out and touched me in a special way. Reading this book made me want to read the others to see what happens to this little whale. A great book for people with endless imagination and a great love for animals.

A beautifully recorded audio cassette!

My two sons, ages 3 & 6, as well as myself (age unimportant) love this tape! Don West does a beautiful narration and pulls you into the ocean with him, where you become one with the whales. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves nature.