![]() “Fans moved by the author’s A Monster Calls will be especially gratified to see Ness revisit this type of mythic, philosophical storytelling artfully complemented by powerful illustrations.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “The whale epic, particularly Bathsheba’s discussions with the human hostage, mounts an exploration of inherited prejudices, violence justified, and the far-reaching consequences of war.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An excellent, stirring counterpoint to the original text, rife with questions about the inexorable nature of belief and violence.” - School Library Journal (starred review) Ness’ writing-spare, thought provoking, and already dramatic-is utterly enhanced by Cai’s breathtaking artwork.” - Booklist (starred review) ![]() ![]() “In his latest, the critically acclaimed and wildly divergent Ness, never one for convention, takes the story of Moby-Dick, pares it down to its basic parts, and quite literally inverts it. “Wrenching, dark, and powerful.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ![]()
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