On the back of a huge whale, the mysterious animal Mamoru swims across the ocean. Mamoru has a difficult task: to find the one and only island and become its guardian. Will he, so inept and tiny, so defenseless in the middle of the icy ocean, be able to hear the call of the island that is destined for him? Anastasia Strokina’s magical story “The Whale Swims North” talks about the ocean and the islands living in it, about strange birds, fish and animals and , of course, about the mysterious northern people - the Aleuts. It may seem that real Aleutian folklore is woven into the narrative of “The Whale”. In fact, the author skillfully recreates and reinvents the legends of the Aleuts, who do not have their own epic and myths. This romantic and wise tale is very multi-layered. The child will enjoy the fascinating plot, wonderful, unique characters. The teenager will see much more here: the theme of destiny, love and faith in one’s own strength will be close to him.