160 pages · Released 2019 · Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
Content report card
And the Ocean Was Our Sky parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
Unsure
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
A note for parents
This graphic novel retelling of Moby Dick from the whale's perspective contains war and conflict themes alongside thoughtful exploration of perspective and empathy. While it has darker and more mature elements suitable for older middle-grade readers and teens, the violence is not gratuitously graphic, and the story ultimately promotes understanding across divides. The ambitious narrative structure and literary adaptation make it most appropriate for readers with some sophistication in following complex storytelling.
