She relies on an interpreter, her family, or anyone around her to explain to her what she can't hear. But she feels left out of the world around her. Iris communicates in many ways - she speaks sign language, she fixes old radios until they can sing again, she makes sign-language poetry with her grandparents using the shape of her hands to determine the shape of the poem. Song for a Whale looks at the essence of belonging: the ability to be understood. This interesting exploration of communication between members of a community choppily achieves its a goal. Interesting facts about whales and their habits enrich the plot as well. Iris may be unforgiving with a girl who tries to sign with her and fails, but she shows the ability to forgive others (like her dad) even when they're unwilling or unable to learn her language. It also celebrates deaf abilities and the willingness to connect with the animal world while taking risks. It touches on the loss of a grandparent, feeling out of place because of a physical challenge, and breaking rules to reach a personal goal. Parents need to know that Lynne Kelly's Song for a Whale is the story of a 12-year-old deaf girl who's determined to communicate with a whale who's having difficulty communicating with his own species. People spend time in bars and get wild at a casino and at a bar singing karaoke.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Adults drink a bit - a man floats on a raft in a pool with a beer in hand.
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