Ever since her parent's divorce Willa has been living with her mom in Japan. But when her mother dies Willa moves back to the US and her dad's new family. But things are different now, her friends aren't the same, she misses her mom, and her new family is so different. But when Willa sees and then actually starts communicating with a humpback whale things start to change. Meg, the whale listens, understands, and gives her advice and gradually Willa learns how to navigate her new life.
I am never quite sure what to do with magical realism. The story wasn't bad although it took awhile to get going. I felt some things could have been fleshed out more - especially with her friend and his sister. It was a good read all in all and I can see students enjoying it.
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