The Storm Whale

Where it came from

Benji Davies is an illustrator and animation director and has worked on many different projects, from picture books and animated short films to music videos and commercials. The Storm Whale is his first self-written book.

Where it went next

The Storm Whale won the 2014 inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize in association with the Evening Standard and was shortlisted for the Booktrust’s Best Book Awards and other prizes. The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury adapted it for the stage in 2020.

Associated stories

In 2016, Benji Davies published the sequel story The Storm Whale in Winter.

His other books include Grandad's Island, Tad, The Grotlyn and Grandma Bird.