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As a child I remember seeing footage of dolphins being pulled out of the ocean by fishing nets most certainly being taken to their death. It has stayed with me all my life. I have written this children's book to bring awareness to this in a soft and compassionate way that young children can understand. I hope you can help me spread the message of my children's book. My website thunderingwhales.com is Rated G. You can learn about the art of sculpture and the science of marine life. I am on facebook, myspace, you tube and Amazon.com. Thank you, Stephen T. Vadakin

Stephen T. Vadakin is a marine and wild life artist. He both writes and creates sculptures utilizing the mediums of wood and bronze. He has had a lifetime interest in marine life and our oceans. Stephen’s Mother and Father started him sailing as a young boy growing up in the Midwest. As a young child, Stephen was diagnosed as having dyslexia. His passion for marine life and sailing helped him break through many of the challenges his dyslexia created and helped him to develop an intensely creative part of his being. While sailing in thAs a child I remember seeing footage of dolphins being pulled out of the ocean by fishing nets most certainly being taken to their death. It has stayed with me all my life. I have written this children's book to bring awareness to this in a soft and compassionate way that young children can understand. I hope you can help me spread the message of my children's book. My website thunderingwhales.com is Rated G. You can learn about the art of sculpture and the science of marine life. I am on facebook, myspace, you tube and Amazon.com. Thank you, Stephen T. Vadakine Intercoastal Water Way of Florida one night near Captiva Island, Stephen lost his way. As he was on his radio trying to get from one green light in the channel to another, about 12 dolphins came up around his sailboat. They were bumping the boat and jumping out of the water around Stephen. They were talking to him with their clicks and squeaks. They stayed with Stephen until he found his way back to safety. This was a deeply inspirational experience. Since that experience. Stephen has sculpted hundreds of marine life creatures and started studying the science of dolphins and whales. He has often pondered how these creatures communicate with each other and how different families of dolphins and whales interact with other creatures in the ocean. This has inspired Stephen to write this series of whimsical but educational children’s books, “The Adventures of the Thundering Whales.” The first book in the series is entitled, “The Dreaded Weaved Catcher.” He has also created an educational program that he has presented to over 50,000 elementary school children in the Midwest, many of whom have ever seen an ocean. The program is called the “Great American Dolphin and Whale Tour.” The program focuses on the art of sculpture and the science of marine life. Stephen’s mission has included going into under-funded inner cities and rural areas of the Midwest to educate elementary school children. When children see these museum quality sculptures and learn how Artist Vadakin creates the different types of whales from the different species of exotic woods they are thrilled to get a better understanding of both the art and science behind the creation of the marine life sculptures. The idea is to leave a lasting impression in their minds of these ancient creatures that have been swimming in our oceans since the beginning of time. Do you know that there might be a whale out in the vast oceans that may have been born the same year, same day or maybe even the same time as you?

David L Hostetler Sculptor
To: Whom it may concern Stephen Vadakin Recommendation I have known Stephen Vadakin for several years and have watched his rapid development as a wood carver and promoter of a marine life presentation.This is one very committed young man on all counts. He has taken his marine carvings from table top size to major carvings in a very short period of time. His technical and organizational skills are admirable.

As a child I remember seeing footage of dolphins being pulled out of the ocean by fishing nets most certainly being taken to their death. It has stayed with me all my life. I have written this children's book to bring awareness to this in a soft and compassionate way that young children can understand. I hope you can help me spread the message of my children's book. My website thunderingwhales.c... More