Children's Nonfiction Marine Life
The Rescue of Nanoose
- Publisher
- TouchWood Editions
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2010
- Category
- Marine Life, Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781926741796
- Publish Date
- Jun 2010
- List Price
- $9.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894898201
- Publish Date
- Jul 2006
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
On September 23, 1994, an unusual rescue operation took place in the chilly waters off Telegraph Cove, a tiny, picturesque village perched on Vancouver Island’s north coast. It was not stranded hikers or fishermen who needed help, but a large humpback whale, which had become hopelessly entangled in a rope that had fallen off a fishing boat.
The resident community of whale watchers sprang into action, and the skipper of a local vessel dove into the cold, deep water with a knife to free the terrified animal.
In The Rescue of Nanoose, featuring delightful full-colour illustrations by Jacqueline Wang, Mary Borrowman and Chloe O’Loughlin tell the story of the fortunate whale who was able to joyfully taste freedom again, thanks to the brave efforts of Captain Mike and Captain Jim. This book will appeal to children of all ages.
About the authors
Mary Borrowman lives in Telegraph Cove, BC, where she and her husband Jim have operated Stubbs Island Whale Watching for 25 years.
Jacqueline Wang has operated her own design business since 1998, using the latest media technology to comgine her interests in art, design and technology.