A Day with Tuckey the Nantucket Whale - Hardcover

Robert Cameron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1631772600 ISBN 13: 9781631772603

Publisher: Mascot Books, 2015

Synopsis

Tuckey is a friendly whale. He feeds and frolics in the Nantucket waters. Tuckeys fun adventures are shared for all to enjoy in this new childrens book series.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Cameron and his wife owned a summer home on Nantucket Island for over two decades. He and his family love this special island. Early on in his career, Robert was a ships captain traveling all around the world. He had the opportunity to see numerous whales from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, and the California Coast. But none were as spectacular as the ones in the Nantucket waters especially Tuckey, Nantuckets friendly whale.

Review:

As you 'round Brant Point Lighthouse this summer, you might spot a friendly, blue whale frolicking in the sparkling waters of Nantucket Sound. Meet Tuckey! He's a newcomer to the Faraway Land and the star of a new Nantucket children's book, A Day with Tuckey, the Nantucket Whale, written by long-time summer resident, Robert Cameron, and illustrated by Rod Cole. Spend a beautiful, sunny, summer day with Tuckey as he patrols the serene inner harbor, making sure the waters of the crescent shaped island from Great Point to Madaket are kept safe and clean. As you flip through the brightly colored pages, you'll be sure to encounter Nantucket's infamous Rainbow Fleet, a school of flying fish eclipsing Sankaty Head Lighthouse, and the story wouldn't be complete without the steadfast Eagle crossing the Sound. You'll also meet a curious seagull named Freddy, Tuckey's good friend, who's excited to show you the hot spots around the Island. Then as the sun sets over the coastline of the North Shore and only the cries of seagulls can be heard, it's time for Tuckey and Freddy to say, "good night." But not to worry, Tuckey and friends will return first thing in the morning to take you on yet another island adventure. Cameron writes a sweet tale introducing young readers of all ages to some of Nantucket's historic landmarks (I think we can officially say The Juice Bar is one of them!) while conveying a message of environmentalism around the pristine waters of Nantucket. For more than 25 years, Cameron was an accomplished sea captain commanding ships around the globe. "During those years," recalls Cameron, "I was fortunate to have seen whales off the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, and California. But the most spectacular whales were right here in the Nantucket waters." This is Cameron's first children's book inspired by his many years at sea, his love of Nantucket and, of course, his two young Grandsons, Jakob, age 4 and Nathan, age 2. "This is a story that I have wanted to write for years," says Cameron. Cameron and Cole spent this past winter collaborating on this project. Cole, a good friend of Cameron's, has spent more than 40 years on the island and his passion for painting is evident in his illustrations throughout the book. But one of the main reasons why Cameron decided to dive into the deep waters of writing was to keep his brain active. In 2005, Cameron was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Superficial Siderosis (only 200 people world-wide have been identified with this condition). Tuckey has been instrumental in keeping Cameron's mind active while battling this illness. These whimsical friends have also helped Cameron maintain a sense of humor and they continue to keep a smile on his face through all of his treatments. "My wish," says Cameron, "is that all the children on Nantucket will enjoy Tuckey!" Cameron has outlines written for six more books to come and hopes to see this develop into a series. --Wendy Rouillard via Mahon About Town

About this edition

• Publisher: Mascot Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1631772600
• ISBN 13: 9781631772603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 38