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Henry and Tom: Book 1: Rescue (Ocean Adventures Series)

Henry and Tom is a story about an unusual bond between a man and a whale. As the two come to rely on one another, their connection tests and reshapes the lives around them. The novel follows its characters through periods of upheaval, including questions of marriage, family and personal direction, and it explores how a person can grow through an unexpected relationship.

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Rooted in the natural world, the book is set largely on and around the ocean, and it asks what people owe to creatures very different from themselves. Its tone is earnest and reflective, with the sea always close at hand. It is written for a broad readership, and it will appeal to readers of any age who enjoy nature and character-driven fiction.

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