Characters
Who is Iris’ brother?
Tristan
Why is Iris drawn to Blue 55?
He can’t communicate with other whales, just like she can’t communicate with her peers.
How does Iris learn about Blue 55?
Science class with Ms. Alamilla
What city do Iris and her family live in?
Houston, TX
What is the name of Iris’ interpreter?
Mr. Charles
How does Iris eventually get herself to the sanctuary before Grandma?
What does Iris do once she reaches Blue 55?
She dives into the water and plays her song for him.
What school district does Iris want to transfer to?
Bridgewood
Who is Wendell's sister?
Eleanor
Why does Iris need to change her plan to meet Blue 55 at the end of the book?
Blue 55 wasn’t in AL; he was heading south toward WA.
What do Grandma and Iris go see together in Juneau?
The glaciers
What is the name of the place where Grandma lives?
Oak Manor
Where did Grandma and Grandpa meet?
In college in a Deaf theater group
What state is the new sanctuary that Blue 55 will be passing by in?
Oregon
What does Iris sell to raise money for her trip to Alaska?
Her favorite radio
Where does the cruise ship leave from?
San Francisco
Moe runs the junkyard Iris goes to for radio parts. What is the name of Moe’s son?
Jimmy Joe
What does Wendell say that hurts Iris’ feelings at Bridgewood?
“You sign like an old person.”
Where did Iris get her name?
A deaf sei whale that beached on the day she was born
Name at least one of the stops on the cruise.
Appleton, Juneau, Cape Oliver, Icy Harbor