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Living in a crooked house in an old whaling town, Emma often brings her dog Nemo to the seaside. While collecting shells, stones, sea glass, and even a loggerhead turtle, they encounter an unexpected sight: a baby whale washed ashore. Emma feels a deep empathy for the animal, imagining its thoughts and pain. As the tide rises, she works to keep the whale safe until it can swim free and reunite with its mother.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Julie Case
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