A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help - perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.
My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows - sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.
| ISBN: | 9781529504910 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2025 |
| Author: | Mariesa Dulak |
| Illustrator: | Alea Marley |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Stories about Family and Friends |
Powerful and Poetic
The Silver Shadow is a gorgeous picture book, beautifully illustrated, full of empathy and a sense of wonder at the beauty of nature. When searching for wonders in rock pools, a girl encounters a baby shark - the silver shadow of the title. Stranded, it needs rescuing, but also protecting - which is when the girl courageously uses her voice to stand up for herself, the shark and what’s right. The stunning illustrations – which readers will want to pore over – perfectly complement the poetic, powerful text. It’s a book brimming with compassion, and would make a brilliant springboard for wider discussions with children about conservation, and themes such as respect, selflessness, teamwork, and making good choices.... Read Full Review
A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help - perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ...
The Silver Shadow features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Stories about Family and Friends
Paperback, Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Silver Shadow was written by Mariesa Dulak and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
The Silver Shadow has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.