Unbelievable but true, this is the story of two whales, two Pauls and two boys.
The whales are Haida and Chimo, captive orcas who lived in an aquarium called Sealand of the Pacific in the 1970s.
The Pauls are Paul Horn, a professional flute musician, and Dr. Paul Spong, a scientist studying the orcas in order to learn more about these mystifying creatures.
And the boys are Marlen and Robin, Paul Horn's sons, who are fascinated with the orcas despite their father's fear of the giant whales.
What follows is the spellbinding story of how the Pauls, through the power of music, learn to communicate with the orcas -- and set into motion an entire anti-captivity movement dedicated to protecting these intelligent and majestic animals.
"[A] true zoo tale from the 1970s. . . . [A]ffecting." --Kirkus Reviews
"With a concise text and sensitive illustrations, this picture book tells a true story that will surely resonate with the many children who would like to communicate with animals." --Booklist
"Whalesong is an inspiring, educational book about the majestic and intelligent orca and two men who have helped these whales." --Metroland Media
"It's hard to imagine this book won't make an impression of everyone who reads and hears the story." --CM: Canadian Review of Materials