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Nukik! Lincoln gasped, his skin tingling. Could this be happening! Had he just seen a whale with a white tail? Was it now going to give itself to him, as Vincent had said?

Lincoln still could not believe it. He had had only one thing in mind when he made the long... Read Full Overview

"Nukik Lincoln gasped, his skin tingling. Could this be happening Had he just seen a whale with a white tail? Was it now going to give itself to him, as Vincent had said? Lincoln still could not believe it. He had had only one thing in mind when he made the long trip from Massachusetts... Read Full Overview

'A beautifully written book that addresses the issues of conservation and cultural heritage." (School Library Journal)

"A novel imbued with understanding and respect for the rich traditions of Eskimo life." (BCCB)

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Author of the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves, Jean Craighead George blends scenes of masterfully observed nature and a deeply felt contemporary tale of whaling life in her enormously moving and entertaining new novel. Illustrated.