The Selkie's Daughter by Linda Crotta Brennan Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Selkie's Daughter by Linda Crotta Brennan A richly imagined fantasy set in Nova Scotia where a young girl - part selkie, part human - must save her family. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.A cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.Brigit knows all the old fisherman songs and legends by heart- sea goddess, warriors, and people who are not quite human. But Brigit also knows the truth. Its evident in the webbing between her fingers-webbing that must be cut. Shes the daughter of a selkie. A truth she must keep secret from everyone.But there is another secret growing in the village. A terrible one that will invite the wrath of the Great Selkie, bringing storm, sickness, and death. To protect those she loves, Brigit must find a way to Sule Skerrie, the land of selkies, to confront the Great Selkie and bring the truth-all of it-into the light.Like sitting by a warm fireplace, The Selkies Daughter is an imaginative fantasy, steeped in Celtic mythology and set in Nova Scotia. Debut Linda Crotta Brennan has crafted a magical portrait of a brave girl coming into her own. Perfect for fans of mermaids and Studio Ghibli-esque stories.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Author Biography Linda Crotta Brennan is the author of many picture books, including When Rivers Burned, named a Notable Social Studies Trade Book by the CBC and NCSS and an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA and CBC. She holds a masters degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked as an instructor for the Institute of Childrens Literature. Linda is an active member of SCBWI. The Selkies Daughter is her debut novel. She lives in New England. Review … "Expertly told in poetic fashion, this book will hook its readers from sentence one. Highly recommended for all who love fantasy, tragedy, history, and folklore."—School Library Journal, Starred Review "For those who enjoy emotionally driven history with a dash of magic . . . The Selkies Daughter will be worth the read."—Shelf Awareness "A story rich in Celtic lore."—Foreword Reviews "A well-paced first-person narrative inspired by elements of Celtic folklore."—Booklist "This fresh and evocative tale, rendered in Brigits clear voice, is propelled by a resilient protagonist toward a satisfyingly complex resolution."—Publishers Weekly "Readers just ready to dip their toes into selkie lore and Celtic legends à la Jane Yolen will find an easy introduction here."—The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "The tales strength lies in its writing: well-drawn characters, a strong sense of place, vivid images of the natural world, and evocative fantastical elements. . . . An immersive reading experience threaded through with Celtic lore." —Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0823454398 Author Linda Crotta Brennan Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Holiday House Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780823454396 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-01-02 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2024-01-02 NZ Release Date 2024-01-02 US Release Date 2024-01-02 UK Release Date 2024-01-02 Pages 208 Audience Children / Juvenile ISBN-10 0823454398 DEWEY FIC We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:157927382;

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