Why the Whales Came — Michael Morpurgo • Ages 8+

Why the Whales Came — Vocabulary Guide

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WordMeaning
narwhalA small Arctic whale, the male of which has a long, spirally twisted tusk.
driftwoodPieces of wood floating on the sea or washed ashore.
superstitionA belief based on fear of the unknown rather than reason.
curseA solemn appeal to a supernatural power to inflict harm on someone.
prejudicePreconceived opinion not based on experience or reason.

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