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Synopsis
Emma's face is sprayed with icy salt water as she finds her self in a longboat, face to face with a giant sperm whale! Having traveled back in time, Emma learns about whaling, and has an adventure along the way!
Book Features:
- Large, colorful illustrations on every page
- An interesting story with historical facts
- 32 pages, including glossary
- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4
- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years
- Paperback: 8 x 10 inches
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About the Author
Sue Kassirer was born and raised in the Buffalo, New York area. Formerly an editor for a major children's book publisher, she currently works as a freelance editor and author. She particularly enjoyed writing about Emma and her whaling adventures, since it resulted in her re-discovery of the classic novel, Moby Dick. While graduating from SUNY Purchase, she also attended Bard College. Sue presently lives in New York City with her husband, Tom, and daughter, Laura.
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- PublisherSoundprints
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1568995083
- ISBN 13 9781568995083
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages31
- IllustratorFridell Pat
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