I liked the girls kindness for the whales. She was cute and lovable. She was like a mother.
Heard about this book on NPR and bought it for nephew cos I liked the idea and the story. What wasnt clearly told was just how incredibly rich Peter Sylvadas illustrations are... all oil paintings... they capture the beauty and harsh environment of Alaska, as well as slices of life from a native Alaskan village. Even southern dwellers can see some of why those who love it do so. The story is clearly and simply told, with a very likeable heroine, and gave me shivers at the end... but it was really the illustrations that blew me away.
