Is Lynne Kelly deaf?
Especially you talked about her own family, everything in her family members, her relationship is different, especially because she’s the only deaf person in the family. Lynne: As you know too, the deaf population is diverse within itself.
Where was Lynne Kelly born?
Galesburg, IL
Lynne Kelly/Place of birth
How many books has Lynne Kelly written?
Song for a Whale2019
Chained2012
Lynne Kelly/Books
Where does Lynne Kelly live?
Houston, Texas
Kelly currently resides in the Houston, Texas area.
Who is Iris from Song for a Whale?
Lynne Kelly’s
Lynne Kelly’s middle-grade novel, Song for a Whale, grew organically. The main character, Iris, is a 12-year-old Deaf girl who feels isolated from her school and family. Since Kelly is a sign-language interpreter you might assume her goal was to capture the experience of a Deaf character, but you would be wrong.
Why did Lynne Kelly write a Song for a Whale?
It was an idea that wouldn’t let go. I knew I wanted to write about this whale, but then I started thinking who the main character would be. So, this kid would identify with this whale and want to go out and find him, to let him know someone does hear his song. Iris is very close to her grandparents, who are also deaf.
How many pages does song for a whale have?
304
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781524770266 |
|---|---|
| Pages: | 304 |
| Sales rank: | 12,017 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.90(d) |
| Age Range: | 8 – 12 Years |
Where does iris live in the book song for a whale?
Song for a Whale is about twelve-year-old Iris, who feels most at home in her electronics workshop where she repairs antique radios. She’s the only deaf student at her school, so she can’t talk to the other kids there. And she’s a frequent guest at the principal’s office.
What is the genre of song for a whale?
Road Fiction
Song for a Whale/Genres
Does Iris meet Blue 55?
Conn and her overly helpful classmate Nina, Iris can’t seem to catch a break. But during science class, Iris learns about Blue 55—the loneliest whale in the world. But, nothing stops Iris, and with her Deaf grandmother by her side, she sets out on a road trip to meet the whale and make sure he’s finally heard.
Where is Iris from in song for a whale?
Iris is a deaf middle school student who runs away with her deaf grandmother to the coast of Oregon in search for a very special whale, Blue 55, who sings at a much higher frequency than other whales, leaving him isolated.