Review: The Total Package!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2012
Taken from my blog:  [...]Happy Friday!  Today, I am reviewing a wonderful book by author Ed Drury.  What first drew my attention to this novel was the title and the cover art.  When I was a teen, I wanted to be a marine biologist more than anything in the world.  However, Fate had other plans for me, but I still love the ocean and any animal that lives in it (ask anyone who knows me about my many goldfish and fish tanks which have taken over my office!).The Whale Whisperers of Ensorclea is a fantasy with a very important, underlying message.  Everything about this book - from the characters to the story - worked well together.  I could tell Drury took a lot of time with his characters and penned them with much love.  The king - trying so hard to help his people and do what is right versus what is practical, while mourning the loss of his wife.  His faithful friend and scientist, Levi - who goes on a journey to help the king find the cause of his wife's death and discovers something about himself that changes his life forever.  Rrawk and Tsabai, two of the Whale Whisperers who show us that life isn't so much about the possessions one might have, but about the love of people around us and the beauty of the earth which so many are too blind to see.  I could go on and on, but I don't want to give too much away!  This story is one you must read yourself to fully appreciate the heart-felt morals and beautiful descriptions.In closing, I would like to say that although the book ended well, with no unanswered questions, there is definitely enough curiosity about the characters to wonder what may happen to them next!  Hint-hint, Mr. Drury!  A sequel would be nice!  I would recommend this wonderful story to anyone - from kids to adults!  There is much to be learned and enjoyed; this book is the total package!