{"product_id":"the-spirit-of-springer-the-real-life-rescue-of-an-orphaned-orca-9781632172129","title":"The Spirit of Springer: The Real-Life Rescue of an Orphaned Orca","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compelling nonfiction picture book about the remarkable rescue of an orphaned orca calf, Springer (A73), whose story captured the hearts of whale lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2002, a killer whale calf was discovered swimming alone in Puget Sound. This picture book follows the amazing true story of her identification as a member of the A4 pod, a family of Northern Resident orcas living off the coast of British Columbia, and the team of scientists who worked together against all odds to save her from starvation and reunite her with her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe challenges of capturing Springer, transporting her north from Puget Sound to Canadian waters, and coordinating her release to facilitate a hopeful acceptance back into her family are brought to life in beautiful illustrations that will appeal to readers of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a hopeful and celebratory conservation story with a happy ending: Springer gave birth to her first calf, Spirit, in 2013, and a second calf, Storm, in 2017. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to the narrative, there are 5 pages of illustrated back matter that go deeper into Springer's story, and include her family tree, a map of her rescue journey, as well as more about how orcas are at risk and what we can do to help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAMANDA ABLER grew up in New Hampshire where she developed a love of snow, being on the water, and maple syrup. Pursuing her interest in science, she earned a B.S. in biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She loves writing nonfiction because of all the interesting things she gets to learn and the new people she gets to meet. Amanda lives in Seattle with her family and their small, ferocious dog, Bear. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSpirit of Springer\u003c\/i\u003e, which is her authorial debut. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLEVI HASTINGS is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Seattle. His work reflects his lifelong obsessions with natural science, travel, history, and queer culture. He's been published in a wide range of outlets, from regional papers like the \u003ci\u003eStranger\u003c\/i\u003e to national periodicals like the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Spirit of Springer\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Bigfoot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184789979410,"sku":"9781632172129","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_968dd150-3508-47e8-887e-2d97d42a225e.jpg?v=1744574518","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spirit-of-springer-the-real-life-rescue-of-an-orphaned-orca-9781632172129","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}