The Whale and The Kraken: A Tale About Unlikely Friendships

A project in Niceville, FL by Dan Pace
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A hilarious and heartwarming chapter book about a whale, a kraken, and what happens when you question everything you’ve been told.
Children's Books
Backers: 40
Average Daily Pledges: $136
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funding: $2,170 of $2,000
Dates: Nov 20th -> Dec 18th (28 days)
Project By: Dan Pace
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$2,170

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$3,933

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Latest News

The deluxe edition is drafted, and the coloring book is coming along

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, The funding period is half-way over, and with Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, I'm back at work at getting this project across the goal line! The Deluxe Edition is complete! It's going to have a blue, cloth cover, and a navy ribbon... (Read More)

We're funded!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're 100% funded! The Whale and The Kraken is officially real! Thanks so much to all of you for making that happen! I'm in a bit of a slow point in the book production process. Everything in the hardback edition is corrected and finalized, so now I... (Read More)

Were 75% of the way there!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We passed the three-quarters mark for funding, which is awesome. At this point, I think the project is very likely to get funded, and I very much appreciate the support it took by all of you to get there! I finished editing the hard-copy proof and... (Read More)

The Proofs Are Here!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! First, thanks for the continued support. The Whale and The Kraken is nearing its funding goal, and that's entirely thanks to you. I appreciate you helping me bring this project to life! Second, I've got a big update today. The proofs came... (Read More)

Great start! We're well on our way to meeting our goal.

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks very much to everyone who supported the project early. I very much appreciate it! As the effort rolls along, I'll drop pieces of the book here so you can get a look at the story you're supporting. Additionally, as the initial hardback proofs... (Read More)

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