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The Hunt for the Whistle by Scott Pearson

The Hunt for the Whistle – A Cleft Adventure

Name: The Hunt for the Whistle - A Cleft Adventure - The Kiwi Kids' Bookstore
SKU: 9781775508236
Price: 22.00 NZD
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When Coach’s whistle goes missing and the football team can’t practise, Ollie and his new friend, Aria, lead the search.

There are clues about where the whistle might be and who took it – missing shoelaces, a dropped leaf and twig, some mud and a chewed net. It takes a while for the rest of the team to follow Ollie, who’s got great detective skills, as they find him hard to understand because of his cleft.

But Aria’s used to identifying bird calls, and she encourages their teammates to really listen. Together, they learn about each other’s strengths, teamwork and acceptance, and they find the whistle in a surprising place.

Illustrated by Scott Pearson

$22.00 incl. GST

1 in stock

SKU 9781775508236 Category Picture books by New Zealand authors Tag Diversity Brand: Huia Publishing

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For ages 4 to 8.

Also available in a Māori language edition, Te Wīhara! Kimihia! Rapuhia! Let us know if you’d like us to order this in for you.

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WhatBookNext.com ~ The illustration style captured my eye on the cover, and to my joy continued throughout the book. This is a special story about a boy with a cleft palate. His skills on a football field are ignored, as his team mates use his speech as a reason to exclude him. A new player on the team soon helps restore Ollie’s confidence and receive proper acceptance. Together they solve a mystery, bonding the team, and bringing more understanding of others who might be a little different. Ultimately a story about acceptance, understanding and empathy, The Hunt For The Whistle portrays a character with a cleft palate. After all, this is the most common craniofacial condition in the world. At the rear of the book are many voices of children with a cleft palate – letting others know more about it.