Why the Whales Came
Publisher: Egmont UK Limited
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781405255882
Notes: 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 don't know whether to believe the birdman's 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.