top of page

Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they don’t know whether to believe the birdman’s story that the island is cursed.

Set against the backdrop of the First World War, in the tradition of Friend or Foe and Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo brings the emotional reality of conflict to life in a way that is accessible to younger readers. Look out for his other historical adventures including An Eagle in the Snow and Listen to the Moon.

Why The Whales Came

Ksh695.00Price
Quantity
  • Michael Morpurgo

booksfirst.png

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT ON EDUCATION

100% MATCHING OFFER

How It Works
Buy any book from our collection
We match your purchase book-for-book
The books go directly to schools & community libraries

Sharing our deep passion for books (We are MAD about books!) with the whole of Africa, striving to make it easily accessible and affordable for everyone.

Resources
About us
Partnerships
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Shipping Policy
Return Policy
Disclaimer
Sitemap

Contact:

Industrial Area, Off Enterprise Road, Kuguru Loop Road
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am to 4pm
Saturday: 8 am to 1 pm

 
+254 785 550 546
+256 746 040 805
infohq @ booksfirst.africa

Find a Books First shop closest to you!
 

  • Nairobi

  • Coast

  • Mount Kenya

  • Eastern

  • Nyanza

  • Rift Valley

  • Western

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn

Designed and Built by www.sikosmarketing.com | Copyright © 2025 Books First Africa. All rights reserved.

bottom of page