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The Spirit Of Springer
[Paperback - 2025]
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Category: Children
Sub-category: Children Nature
Additional Category: Children Science & Technology
Publisher: Little Bigfoot | ISBN: 9781632175649 | Pages: 48
Shipping Weight: .369 | Dimensions: 8.5 x x 11 inches
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A compelling nonfiction picture book about the remarkable rescue of an orphaned orca calf, Springer (A73), whose story captured the hearts of whale lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In 2002, a killer whale calf was discovered swimming alone in Puget Sound. This picture book follows the amazing true story of her identification as a member of the A4 pod, a family of Northern Resident orcas living off the coast of British Columbia, and the team of scientists who worked together against all odds to save her from starvation and reunite her with her family.

The challenges of capturing Springer, transporting her north from Puget Sound to Canadian waters, and coordinating her release to facilitate a hopeful acceptance back into her family are brought to life in beautiful illustrations that will appeal to readers of all ages.

This is a hopeful and celebratory conservation story with a happy ending: Springer gave birth to her first calf, Spirit, in 2013, and a second calf, Storm, in 2017.

In addition to the narrative, there are 5 pages of illustrated back matter that go deeper into Springer's story, and include her family tree, a map of her rescue journey, as well as more about how orcas are at risk and what we can do to help.

About the Author

AMANDA ABLER grew up in New Hampshire where she developed a love of snow, being on the water, and maple syrup. She studied biology in college and continues to love all things related to science. She enjoys writing nonfiction because of the many interesting things she gets to learn and the new people she gets to meet. Amanda lives in Seattle with her family and their small, ferocious dog, Bear. She is also the author of The Spirit of Springer and Galloping Gertie.  Find out more on her website: AmandaAbler.com

KATY WU has illustrated a number of children's picture books, including A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything and Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code. She lives in Portland, Oregon. You can find out more about her and her work at KatyCWWu.tumblr.com.

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