Whale in a Fishbowl

Oct 11, 2024 4:29 PM

Author:Troy Howell,Richard Jones

Whale in a Fishbowl

"I'm Piper," said the girl. "And you're lovely."

Wednesday's reflection shone in Piper's eyes.

"But you don't belong in there."

Wednesday is a whale, who lives in a fishbowl. She is called Wednesday because she is right in the middle of everything.

She lives in the middle of the busy streets, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. But, if she jumps high enough she can see a calm bit of blue in the distance. She doesn't know what this blue is, but her heart leaps when she sees it.

When a little girl tells Wednesday she belongs in the sea, she doesn't know what she means. What is the sea? Wednesday has never seen it... or has she?

Touching and uplifting, this beautiful story is about longing to be free and finding your place in the world.

Reviews

Shirley Hughes's classic Dogger is here touchingly revisited with all the warmth and charm of the original ... A nostalgic comfort blanket for us all

—— Daily Mail

Hughes's storytelling and pictures are as captivatingly timeless as ever

—— Financial Times

There's always the promise of a happy ending with Shirley Hughes

—— Observer

Exquisite

—— Sunday Times Books of the Year

This sequel is as charming as the first

—— Sunday Express

Calm, classic and atmospheric, this new story about Dave and his beloved toy Dogger is perfect for sharing in the days leading up to Christmas

—— Booktrust

This is a very special story

—— Sloan magazine

An enchanting tale, full of nostalgia and warmth, bringing a classic character to a new generation of readers

—— The Big Issue

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