You want a story to share with a child that is about something more than a cute animal, and you want to read it on your PC without hunting for a PDF that looks like a photocopy. The Prince of Whales is an ebook by Robert Fisher, published by E-dition, that tells a fantasy adventure about a young whale named Toby.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.0
- Platforms: Windows 98, XP and 2000
- Price: 12.95 US$
- File size: about 4959 KB
- Setup: includes install and uninstall
The story
Toby is a young whale with a big problem: he sings, and his songs are powerfully loud. His pod is about to migrate south, and a voice that carries that far could draw hunters with exploding harpoons. The Grand Council of Elders banishes him.
The night before the pod leaves, Toby has a strange visit in a dream and learns he is meant to become a Dreamsinger. He has to find his voice, because music is energy and power. The book asks whether a young whale's songs can change how humans treat nature.
Key features
A complete fantasy story with an ecological theme
You get a quest story built around whale hunting, family and finding your voice. It suits readers who like animal fables with a message.
A self-contained program you install on your PC
It installs like a normal Windows program and removes cleanly when you are done. E-dition says its ebooks differ from plain text or PDF files, and it describes them as including illustrations, music and interactivity.
Who it's for
It suits families and children's readers who like animal fantasy with an environmental message, and anyone who wants a short story to read on a Windows PC. The vendor's page files it under family ebooks.
Pros and cons
- Pro: A clear, emotional premise that is easy to follow.
- Pro: Small download, and it uninstalls cleanly.
- Con: Windows only, and the listed systems are older versions of Windows.
- Con: It is a standalone program, so you can't move it to an e-reader or phone.
FAQs
What does it run on?
The vendor lists Windows 98, XP and 2000.
What do I need on my PC?
An SVGA display at 800x600 with 16M colors, 32 MB of RAM, a sound card and Internet Explorer 4.x or better.
How big is the file?
About 4959 KB.
Can I remove it later?
Yes. The program has both an install and an uninstall routine.
System requirements
- Windows 98, XP or 2000
- SVGA 800x600, 16M colors
- 32 MB RAM
- Sound card
- Internet Explorer 4.x or better