The true story of Wrong Way Humphrey
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Kindergarten-Grade 3 A light-hearted approach to the problem of beached whales, Humphrey's story allows librarians to give a happy ``yes'' to that often asked question, ``Is this a true story?'' A humpback whale makes a wrong turn in San Francisco Bay and finds himself trapped in the fresh water of Sacramento River. With the help of scientists and whale watching friends, he makes his way back to the safety of his salty ocean home. Notes give more details about Humphrey's ordeal that began in October 1985, lasted almost a month, and cost $80,000 for rescue efforts. Children can trace Humphrey's journey on the endpaper map. The watercolor illustrations are cleverly peopled with whale watchers of all ages who watch from their boats, from atop bridges, and from the banks as Humphrey splashes and spouts his way through the pages. For older children, Goldner & Vogel's Humphrey the Wrong-Way Whale (Dillon, 1987) is another factual account; it has photographs. Betty Craig Campbell, Brewton Elementary School, Ala.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
The kind of book you think of when you're looking for a good whale story. Lots of personality and drama, and a super read-aloud for kids even as young as 4. Another fun whale story is The Whale Comedian, which is more humorous and whimsical, but, like Humphrey, shows what kids like most: how we can be friends with these exciting sea creatures.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The kids I used to babysit used to demand that I read this one incessantly. Very well-written, well-illustrated and cute.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Library Binding
I think this book is good because it is a true story about a lost humpback whale that goes into the Sacramento River. I like this book because we are studying marine mammals in class.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story
Bought this for my sons 7th birthday. I needed it because we had been making weekly trips to the library to check this book out. We read it all the time. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Tamara Levy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A memory from childhood
I received this book when I was little from my mother's high school friend who moved to Sacramento when I was a child. I must have read this book a hundred times. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Elysium82
5.0 out of 5 stars
Humphrey the Lost Whale
This is a great book. My son received it as a gift when he was 8 years old. He is now 30. We have kept the book all these years. Read more
Published on February 21, 2011 by Jane
4.0 out of 5 stars
Humphrey the Lost Whale
A wonderful story of nature helping humans, help nature. Humphrey helped focus on the wonder of the seas for just a little while. Read more
Published on October 8, 2010 by Thomas F. Isenburg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Humphrey the lost whale
I was so happy to find this book for a friends little boy. I was there to watch them help Humphrey out os San Francisco Bay....We had followed his path. Read more
Published on May 18, 2010 by Nancy L. Singleton
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True and Wonderful Tale
Several years ago I read this book to my nephews while we waited for the doctor. Over the years I reminded them of the story, whenever the subject of whales came up. Read more
Published on April 15, 2010 by M. Fields
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story
Got this too, after seeing it on Reading Rainbow. I grew up 30 mins from where Humphrey was and remembered it from when I was a kid. Read more
Published on September 25, 2008 by M. Soracco
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reading Rainbow
I first saw this book on Reading Rainbow, one of my favorite PBS shows as a kid. The story fascinated me, and I'm glad I was able to get my hands on a copy. Read more
Published on November 15, 2002 by Mandie Joy
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