Whale Song: A Novel

Product Description Based on native legends of killer whales and wolves, this haunting tale of change and choice sensitively explores issuesofthe right to die, integrating the optimistic spiritualism of native myth and the hard realities of modernday life.This beautiful story, told in flashback, straddles the genres of mystery and family drama, as the only witness to a tragedy loses her memory and an innocent personmay be in prison for the crime, posing the difficult question Which is the higher moralitylove or law? This special editionincludes new scenes from the authors screenplay. From Booklist Originally published in Canada in 2003 (but never distributed in the U.S.), this moving story features Sarah Richardson, whose family moves from the Montana countryside to Vancouver Island just as shes about to enter sixth grade. Sarah soon finds that island life suits her perfectlythanks, especially, to her new best friend, Goldie, whose Native American heritage Sarah finds fascinating, especially the wisdom passed to the girls from Goldies grandmother, Nana. Sarah is also intrigued to learn that her marinebiologist father shares a passion with her new Indian friends: killer whales, which the natives revere and her father studies. Life isnt all native spirituality, however, as Sarah must confront a family tragedy that will change her life forever. Though overly melodramatic in places, Tardifs story has that perennially crowdpleasing combination of sweet and sad that so often propels popular commercial fiction, especially comingofage stories. Tardif, already a big hit in Canada, may soon be a name to reckon with south of the border. Mary Frances WilkensCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Review A wise, enchanting story. The Edmonton ExaminerPoignant and compelling, a comingofage story that addresses important societal issues within a contemporary backdrop. Ian Anthony, author, Ace RunThe story is timeless and the message relevant . . .Whale Song will touch your heart. Shannon Lea, author, Stolen InnocenceA wonderfully wellwritten novel. Wonderful characters [that] shine. The settings are exquisitely described. The writing is lyrical. Writers DigestDeep and true, a compelling story of love and family and the mysteries of the human heart. Cheryl Kaye Tardif has written a beautiful, haunting novel. Luanne Rice, author,Beach Girls and What Matters MostA tough act to follow for any written genre. Fresh Fiction From the Author This is my heart booka story with meaning and impact. I hope you love reading it as much as I loved writing it! ~CKT From the Back Cover Whale Song is a haunting tale of change and choice. Cheryl Kaye Tardifs beloved novel a wonderful novel that will make a wonderful movie according to Writers Digest releases as a special edition with all new scenes from the muchtalkedabout screenplay. Dont miss Whale Song, described as a wise, enchanting story by the Edmonton Examiner. Whale Song is a novel of dual personalities. It is both mystery novel and family drama. It is enchanting adventure and uplifting but tragic moral tale. Whale Song integrates the optimistic spiritualism of native myth and the hard realities of modernday life. The only witness to a tragedy loses her memory and she must search her past for the answers. Whale Song asks the difficult question, which is the higher morality love or law? About the Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif is the author of Divine Intervention and The River,as well as a published poet and scriptwriter of public service announcements. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta.