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Burt Dow, an eager young fisherman, finds himself adrift during a fierce storm and takes refuge inside a friendly whale’s cavernous stomach. From this unlikely sanctuary, he embarks on a whimsical mission: to adorn a school of whales with colorful, striped band‑aids. In true American children's literature fashion, the tale mixes playful tall‑tales with the realistic charm of Maine’s fishing culture, offering humor, adventure, and an affectionate look at sea life.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert McCloskey
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