Why The Whales Came

This is an exciting adventure and friendship story by a muchloved award winning author. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they dont know whether to believe the birdmans story that the island is cursed. Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I this story will captivate and delight young readers. Ages 8