The Hostage

A small British Columbia fishing community is disrupted when a pod of killer whales appears offshore, coinciding with a tempting offer for a prize-worthy whale. Thirteen-year-old Jamie Tidd and his father, Perry, manage to trap a whale, but face a difficult decision: release it to participate in the salmon season or attempt to profit from the situation. This story by Newbery Award-winning author Theodore Taylor explores themes of environmental and ethical dilemmas in a compelling, age-appropriate narrative.