Friday's Harbor: A Novel [Paperback] Hammond, Diane

Product Description The heartwarming and provocative sequel to Diane Hammond's Hannah's Dream, Friday's Harbor is the compelling story of a dying orca, the caring zoo that saves him, and the controversy that threatens his captivity. It's been three years since Hannah, the elephant, departed the Max L. Biedelman Zoo, in Bladenham, Washington, and much has changed, including the appointment of new executive director Truman Levy, and the arrival of a failing killer whale named Friday. With the help of marine mammal rehabilitator Gabriel Jump, and a team of dedicated though inexperienced keepers, Friday begins to recover. But not everyone believes he should be in captivity—a debate that explodes onto a national stage. Now, Friday's fate may no longer rest in the hands of Truman and the caring staff at the Max L. Biedelman Zoo. Like The Art of Racing in the Rain and Like Water for Elephants, Friday's Harbor beautifully illuminates the special bond between animals and humans. From Booklist As Hammond picks up the tale from her novel Hannah’s Dream (2008), Ivy Levy has more money than she knows what to do with, which is why she is more than happy to underwrite a new project at the Max L. Biedelman Zoo. Gaining a new lease on life after the international acclaim for the successful rehabilitation of its orphaned elephant, Hannah, the zoo has expanded to include the installation of a state-of-the-art aquatic habitat. Now, it’s looking for the right resident. Enter Friday, a mistreated, malnourished, and, quite possibly, dying killer whale who has been languishing as a sea-park tourist attraction in Colombia. Ivy musters her usual supporters: nephew Truman, the zoo’s administrator, and his veterinarian girlfriend, Neva. And there’s a new cast of players, including marine expert Gabriel and Libertine—an animal psychic communicator—who transport Friday from Bogota to Seattle. Under their care, Friday thrives, but that’s not good enough for a group of zealous activists. Killer whales are hardly cuddly, but Hammond’s sublime sensitivity and infectious empathy make these remarkable giants of the sea lovable. --Carol Haggas Review “Uplifting.” — St. Paul Pioneer Press From the Back Cover Hannah the elephant is thriving in her new home, peacemaker Truman Levy is the new director of the Max L. Biedelman Zoo, and life in Bladenham, Washington, has finally settled down . . . or has it? From his eccentric aunt Ivy, Truman learns of the plight of a desperately sick, captive killer whale named Friday. Reluctantly Truman agrees to give the orca a new home—and a new lease on life—at the zoo. But not everybody believes in his captivity. Soon the Max L. Biedelman Zoo is embroiled in a whale-size controversy and Friday's fate is up for grabs. Like The Art of Racing in the Rain and Water for Elephants, Friday's Harbor beautifully illuminates the special bond between animals and humans. About the Author Diane Hammond is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Seeing Stars, Hannah's Dream, Going to Bend, and Homesick Creek. She served as a spokesperson for the Free Willy Keiko Foundation and the Oregon Coast Aquarium and currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and their three Pembroke Welsh corgis.