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Just why do humpback whales sing? That's the question that has marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing very big, wet, gray marine mammals. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts its tail into the air to display a cryptic... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Nathan Quinn: Marine behavioral biologist, studying the Humpback whale song.
- Amy: Nathan's research assistant, with whom he has a huge crush on.
- Clay Demodocus: Marine photographer. Nate's best friend and research partner.
- Pelekekona Keohoklole "Kona": A white Rasta. Likes to smoke bongs.
- Libby Quinn: Nathan's ex-wife. She is an ex because was a lesbian.
- Margaret: Married Nathan's ex-wife.
- Elizabeth: "The Old Broad" She provides funding to Nate and Clay's works. She believes she speaks to the whales.
- Clair: Clay's wife.
First Sentence edit
Amy called the whale punkin.
Table of Contents edit
Part One: The Song
Part Two: Jonah's People
Part Three: The Source
Author's Note
Acknowledgments
Authors & Contributors edit
- Christopher Moore (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Bill Irwin (Performer) - performer-audio cassette edition - Harper audio
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0380978415
Page Count: 321
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0380978415
Page Count: 321
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3563.O594 F58 2003
- Dewey: 813.54
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