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The Prince of Whales

R. L. Fisher (1985)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.7
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmViolenceDeathEnvironmental Destruction

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSurvivalSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarming

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human ProtagonistComing-of-Age ProtagonistOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterAncient ArtifactReluctant HeroSurvival

Themes

Coming of AgeEnvironmentalismTradition vs ModernitySurvival Against the OddsHuman Impact on NaturePreservation of CultureFinding Your Voice

Synopsis

Toby, a young whale attempting to carry on the ancient tradition of underwater singing, must struggle for survival in a sea polluted by man and made dangerous by his exploding harpoons.

Tags

Animal FantasyEnvironmental FictionAnthropomorphic