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4.5 stars
In 1961, 13 year old Sam’s mother has died leaving Sam with the father he only sees for part of the year when he is not based at the Tangalooma whaling station off the Queensland coast. Sam is a sensitive and gentle boy who loves animals and is wary of this often angry and cruel man that is his father.
When Sam’s father takes him to the whaling station with him to “learn the ropes” Sam is thrust into a new world of cruelty and men.
I really wasn’t sure about reading a book set mostly on ...more
In 1961, 13 year old Sam’s mother has died leaving Sam with the father he only sees for part of the year when he is not based at the Tangalooma whaling station off the Queensland coast. Sam is a sensitive and gentle boy who loves animals and is wary of this often angry and cruel man that is his father.
When Sam’s father takes him to the whaling station with him to “learn the ropes” Sam is thrust into a new world of cruelty and men.
I really wasn’t sure about reading a book set mostly on ...more
An excellent Australian story that really shows the real life. A teen who is struggling ends up whaling. More than likely going to be a good study book and possible award winner
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