A Whale in Paris

Set against the backdrop of German-occupied Paris during World War II, this enchanting chapter book tells the story of Chantal, a twelve-year-old girl who discovers a lost whale in the Seine River. Named Franklin, the whale becomes Chantal's secret friend, but he's in grave danger from both hungry Parisians and the occupying Nazis. Chantal, with remarkable courage and ingenuity, undertakes a perilous adventure to return Franklin to the ocean, all while hoping to reunite with her own family. It's a poignant tale of friendship, resilience, and hope amidst historical hardship, perfect for readers aged 8-11.

During the German occupation of Paris, Chantal, twelve, spies a whale while fishing with her father in the Seine and is determined to return it to the ocean before the Nazis or starving Parisians can destroy it.