{"product_id":"9780008412968","title":"The Lost Whale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Whale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant tale that follows the journey of a young boy named Rio, who finds himself in an unfamiliar situation after being sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California while his mother is in hospital. As he grapples with feelings of isolation and uncertainty, Rio embarks on a whale-watching trip that changes his life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this adventure, he encounters White Beak, a friendly whale with whom he develops a special bond. This connection becomes a source of hope and strength for Rio during a tumultuous period in his life. However, when White Beak goes missing, Rio feels an overwhelming need to help his newfound friend. As he navigates the challenges ahead, he must rely on their unique relationship to find and save the whale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative beautifully explores themes of \u003cstrong\u003efriendship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efamily\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eresilience\u003c\/strong\u003e. It delves into the emotional struggles of a child facing uncertainty and highlights the importance of connection and compassion in overcoming hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWriting Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with lyrical prose, the story captures the essence of childhood wonder and the profound impact of nature. Readers who have enjoyed other heartfelt tales such as \u003cit\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/it\u003e or \u003cit\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Ulysses\u003c\/it\u003e will find themselves drawn to the emotional depth and rich imagery of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Whale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A beautifully crafted story about finding hope in the most unexpected places.\" - A Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482895737164,"sku":"9780008412968","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780008412968_front_c8108363-0a04-479f-8c74-9d517a18f420.webp?v=1766411996","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9780008412968","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}