Solo The Whale That Sang The Sea

,This story was written because the oceans have gone quiet.
For millions of years, the sea has been full of sound, the clicks of dolphins, the low songs of whales, the endless chatter of life. But today, much of that has faded. The hum of ships and the weight of pollution have drowned out the natural rhythm of the deep.

SOLO: The Whale Who Sang the Sea is a story for children, but it carries a truth for everyone.
It’s about what happens when the voices that once filled the ocean fall silent  and about the power of one who keeps singing anyway.

The old whale in this story remembers when the sea was alive with music. He carries that memory, even when no one answers. His song becomes a call not just to other whales, but to us, a reminder that every voice, however small, can make a difference.

May this story help children hear the sea again,
and remind all of us that life’s music depends on how we listen.

Much of my writing explores how life connects the oceans, time, and the living systems we’re part of. Those ideas often find their way into my books for adults. But some truths need to begin earlier. I believe stories like this belong with children too,  as reminders that hope is still alive. If we want future generations to care for the world, they first have to feel it.

SOLO: The Whale Who Sang the Sea is a story of continuity, of memory, courage, and the passing of the torch. It’s about what happens when one voice keeps singing until another learns the tune.

Stories like this help us remember that even in quiet times, the world is still listening.

Scott Pettifer

1. Connection and Continuity
At its heart, SOLO is about connection, between generations, species, and the wider living world. The story shows how knowledge, song, and memory are passed on, even when the world grows silent. It’s a reminder that all life is part of one ongoing story.

2. Hope and Renewal
Though it begins in quiet and loss, the book carries a deep sense of renewal. The young whale’s arrival symbolises that hope still exists, even when it seems the song has ended. One voice, however small, can inspire another and that’s how the world heals.

3. Environmental Awareness
Without being heavy-handed, SOLO reflects the growing silence in our oceans, a quiet caused by human impact, pollution, and noise. It invites readers to consider the natural world not as background, but as a living system that feels and responds.

4. Legacy and the Passing of the Torch
The relationship between the old whale and the young one mirrors how wisdom travels through time. The act of teaching and being heard becomes its own form of survival, a legacy passed through song rather than words.

5. The Power of a Single Voice
Throughout the story, the old whale’s song represents courage and conviction. Even when no one listens, he continues. The book suggests that change often begins with one voice choosing to sing on.

6. Empathy and Listening
By showing both whales and humans in harmony at the end, SOLO reminds readers that listening is an act of love. It’s through empathy, not control that we rediscover our place in the world.