Free Willy

Free Willy

by Nancy E. Krulik

Eleven-year-old Jesse tries to find a way to free his new friend, a 7,000-pound killer whale named Willy, from a miserable existence as the star attraction at an amusement park.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

Paperback

First published July 1, 1993

About the author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series, which has brought her to the attention of second, third, and fourth graders nationwide.

Nancy has also written extensively for teens and is well known as a biographer of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Her knowledge of the details of celebrities lives has made her a desired guest on several entertainment shows on the E! network as well as on Extra and Access Hollywood. She can be seen there talking about the secret lives of such celebs as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Frankie Muniz. Nancy has also been a guest on radio broadcasts nationwide discussing the superstars she has researched over the years.

As the author of several teen and preteen advice books, including Grosset and Dunlap's Prom!: The Complete Guide to a Truly Spectacular Night, Nancy has been interviewed by several prominent magazines including Cosmo Girl, Teen, Teen People, Seventeen, and Teen Celebrity. She has also been the celebrity guest for three Teen People chat presentations. Nancy has recently begun to delve into the teen novel market, writing four romances for young adults, all of which will be published between 2004 and 2005.

Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper .

Reviews

[Jenna Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I read. I loved it!

[Willow Redd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here we have the Scholastic adaptation of the movie Free Willy, about a boy who befriends a killer whale and helps him towards freedom.

This was originally going to be a Little Free Library addition, but now it might be going to a family in need who lost everything they had in a fire. Either way, passing it along to someone who will hopefully enjoy it.

[Zizi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually watched it...sooo...
but I truly did and do love it
so there Lily! teehee!

[Feather King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and movie soooo good!

[Krishna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wrote a book report on this in third grade. The movie was better.

[Brian Trull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whales are incredible animals and this story always fascinated me. What happened in the book could it really happen in real life? Could one of these massive animals jump that high from the water? It's a good story with a heartwarming ending.

[Daisy Thomas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me and my class did it together the movie was better

[Fercho · Rating 3 out of 5]

no amigo la mejor lectura obligatoria en lo que va la carrera LÁGRIMAS CAYERON POR MI ROSTRO LA VIDA POR WILLY

[Sofia Garat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Primera lectura obligatoria del año.
Es muy buena para empezar a leer en inglés, bastante entretenida y no muy larga. No tiene mucha complejidad, lo que la hace fácil de leer pero un toque aburrida.
Le doy solo dos estrellas porque no creo que me la acuerde mucho a futuro.
Pd: Perry, Glen y Annie son mis personajes favoritos aunque meh

[Crim Jim · Rating 1 out of 5]

no willies, kinda disappointed.

do better

[Lielhemed]

i want to read

[Vanessa Montague · Rating 5 out of 5]

All time favourite childhood book. There is nothing else to say 😍

[Nacho Di Biase · Rating 4 out of 5]

(lectura para la facu)
super wholesome, amé