It is WWII in Paris. Chantal and her father are struggling to make ends meet as are the rest of the Parisians. One night, while fishing, Chantal sees a whale in the Seine. Unbelievable. Over the next fews days she confirms her sighting and makes friends with the creature. She soon even begins offering rides to people - the result is a hopeful, joyous spirit so needed in wartime. But, the whale also captures the attention of the Germans who want to capture it for a future aquarium in the city after the war. Then, when Chantal's father and aunt are captured by the Germans Chantal must make a choice. Save her family and save the whale...
This was a nice historical fiction - light enough to be a good introduction to WWII for younger readers with enough heart for slightly older readers as well.
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