The Shark Caller

by Zillah Bethell

Saara Soederlund (Illustrator) and Saara Söderlund (Illustrator)

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WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK


Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.


"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."

Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.

At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...

"The most incredible story...tender and wise, with themes of friendship, love, grief, revenge and acceptance." Michelle Harrison

"Magnificent and beautiful." Sophie Anderson

  • ISBN10 1474966845
  • ISBN13 9781474966849
  • Publish Date 4 February 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 16 August 2023
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 368
  • Language English