Jacqueline Wilson was born in Bath in 1945, but spent most of her childhood in Kingston-on-Thames. She always wanted to be a writer and wrote her first “novel” when she was nine, filling countless Woolworths’ exercise books as she grew up. Since having her daughter, Emma, she has been writing full time. This book looks really good, I love Jacqueline Wilson! I have read many of her books and I'm looking forward to reading this one." To the best of our knowledge, whales make sound by moving air between various sinus cavities in their skull and across something called ‘phonic lips’ or ‘vocal folds’. In this way, it’s not that different from us,” says Fournet.

However, despite these restrictions, scientists have developed a theoretical understanding of how whale noises are formed.I haven't read The Longest Whale Song yet but I love all of Jacqueline Wilson's books and I'd like to read it!" Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.

Long before the navy figured out how to harness the acoustic properties of the ocean’s depths to send signals as far as possible, whales developed behavioural strategies to communicate with each other over enormous distances: the call of a fin whale for example may travel 250km at the surface, but more than 6,000km in the deep sound channel. While apes are renowned for their colour vision, and humans like to think of themselves as visual creatures, cetaceans have no use for expensive ocular equipment. Instead, they have evolved some of the most distinct, complex and unique acoustic anatomy and behaviour on earth. Cetaceans see and feel with sound. I do want to read the book, but my school does not have it and it is a bit pricey for me. So as anxious as I am to read it, I don't think I will have the opportunity for a very long time." I didn't think this would be as good as the books I've previously enjoyed, but I was SO wrong! It's one of my favourites! I'm LONGING for a sequel, but doubt there'll be one."

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Not only do these extraordinary animals – who can reach 30,000kg in weight – have a phenomenal acoustic range, but they can also sustain their singing over huge periods. While many of their vocalisations can last over 30 minutes, the mammals can repeat these for many hours (the longest known recording of a whale song is a staggering 22 hours). I've recently read it and thought it was really good, although the ending was a bit dodgy! I think there should have been more chapters and I didn't like how it was all in the present tense."

I love this book! I bought it yesterday and don't want to put it down. Jacqueline Wilson is the best writer!" Whales are social on a scale that is difficult for the human eye to perceive. Whales in southeast Alaska will maintain relationships for decade. They'll get together every year in similar locations to forage together ." How can whales actually sing? Dolphin echolocation is so sensitive, they can figure out the size of a fish based on the size of the swim bladder (a sac full of air that fish use to move vertically in the water). Beluga echolocation is even more sensitive. They can discern the shape of an object behind an opaque screen. No human technology can do this. For 15 years, the navy kept the knowledge of whale songs a secret, until in 1967 engineer Frank Watlington gave recordings of the songs to biologist Roger Payne, who was a specialist in bat and owl vocalisations. Watlington had discovered that the whale songs consisted of a series of phrases that would be repeated perfectly, over and over. Mum – She gives birth to Samson but then something goes wrong and she is put into a coma. Ella makes her listen to whale songs that she enjoys very much. She speaks at the end, complaining about the music. The doctors all believe that her hope is running out, however, when Ella plays her the gentle, calming whale song she sighs ever so softly, as if about to awaken. It forms a very special connection, and for a few moments they can almost communicate. She is a very caring and nurturing mother, and is ever so sensitive to Ella's emotions. She is summarised as the best mother in the world, by her beloved daughter Ella.

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Jacqueline is one of the nation’s favourite authors, and her books are loved and cherished by young readers not only in the UK but all over the world. She has sold millions of books and in the UK alone the total now stands at over 35 million! This is typical of a Jacqueline Wilson book, but as usual, unique and lovely. There is something with every book Wilson writes that makes you want to never stop. As always this book has it." I didn't really think I'd enjoy it, but I got given it for a present and it was a lot better than I expected. The storyline was typical of Jacqueline Wilson and like all her books, there was something unique in it." I can't wait to get this book, it looks great! I have read the extract from the Jacqueline Wilson magazine so I am already part way into the book!"

This book is great! I loved the facts about all the different whales, although the book is sad in many parts. I would have also liked there to have been a few more chapters!" This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.I loved this book! I couldn't put it down and loved the fact that it's different to her other books!" I read this and thought it was really good! Some bits could have been a bit longer, but overall it was a very good read!" But what's the purpose of these noises? At the moment, experts have yet to form a complete understanding. However, ground-breaking new research has monitored how songs have spread and evolved throughout the South Pacific, revealing a sprawling age-old acoustic community that may connect whales worldwide – and help them form life-long relationships. I think The Longest Whale Song was really really fab, but it was also a bit sad. The last chapter was really touching and made my eyes water!"