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Humphrey, the Lost Whale: A True Story
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 309 Ratings and 61 Reviews

Book Description
Describes how a migrating humpback whale mistakenly entered the San Francisco Bay in 1985 and swam sixty-four miles inland before being led back to the sea by people concerned for his welfare.
Book Information
PublisherHeian International Publishing Company
BindingHardcover (9 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100893462705
ISBN-13978-0893462703
Publication Date10/1986
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About Richard Hall (Author) : Richard Hall is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Richard Hall include Humphrey the Lost Whale, Could Ufo's Be Real (The UFO Library), Shiro in Lov... more
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About Wendy Tokuda (Author) : Wendy Tokuda is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Wendy Tokuda include Samson the Hot Tub Bear: A True Story, Humphrey the Lost Whale, Water at the Blue Earth.
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About Hanako Wakiyama (Illustrator) : Hanako Wakiyama is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Hanako Wakiyama include From Dawn to Dreams: Poems for Busy Babies, Best Pet of All [Mode... more
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2/21/2010 vanessa newton said:
Greetings Hanako, It is an indeed honor to find you here at FlapJacket. Your work as amazed my family and I for many years now. I love each and every book that you have illustrated. I keep my copy of, "Too Big" in my studio as inspiration. YOU ROCK!!! I'm such a big fan of your work. I wish you... more

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