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The Forever Whale

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What to expect

A family secret waiting to be discovered… from bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.

A shared story can last forever.

Hannah’s grandad loves telling stories from his past, but there’s one that he can’t remember… one that Hannah knows is important.

When a whale appears off the coast, clues to Grandad’s secret begin to surface. Hannah is determined to solve the mystery but, as she gets closer to the truth, Grandad’s story is more extraordinary than she imagined.

Critics Review

  • Praise for Sarah Lean:
    “… beautifully written and moving without being mawkish. A talent to watch.” – The Bookseller Buyers Guide

    “touching, reflective and lyrical.” – Sunday Times, Culture

    “Sarah Lean’s graceful, miraculous writing will have you weeping one moment and rejoicing the next.” – Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

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