Waiting for unicorns

"After her mother dies, twelve-year-old Talia McQuinn goes to the Arctic with her father, a whale researcher. Over the course of one summer, and through several unlikely friendships, Talia learns that stories have the power to connect us, to provide hope, and to pull us out of the darkness"-- After her mother dies, 12-year-old Talia McQuinn goes to the Arctic with her father, a whale researcher. Over the course of one summer and several unlikely friendships, Talia learns that stories have the power to connect us and pull us out of darkness.