1996 American Book Award winner
1995 Best Children's Book of the Pacific Northwest
1996 Washington State Governor's Award winner
 
After a violent seastorm, a Haida prince washes ashore in the supernatural realm of the strange and colossal killer whale people. There his spiritual journey begins. Powerful illustrations make stunning use of northwest coast Native American motifs to create a compelling atmosphere of mystery and displacement.
 
Over 50,000 copies in print!