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✔ Author(s): Christina Leaf
✔ Title: Humpback Whales (Ocean Life Up Close: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (19 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1618912658
✔ ISBN-13: 9781618912657
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Humpback Whales by Christina Leaf
Lucy Garraway
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Katherine Stevenson
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Iris Watts
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
