Secrets of Selkie Bay

Shelley Moore Thomas has a wondrous way of weaving magic and myth, loss and longing, wonder and hope into stories that sing. Cordie's seaside fairytale cast a spell on my imagination. If I lift up the pages and listen closely, I'm certain I can hear the ocean.--Natalie Lloyd, author of A SNICKER OF MAGIC Cordie's seaside fairytale cast a spell on my imagination. If I lift up the pages and listen closely, I'm certain I can hear the ocean.--Natalie Lloyd, author of A SNICKER OF MAGIC "Secrets of Selkie Bay" lies somewhere between fantasy and reality, creating a wonderful place where readers can be both pragmatists and believers in all things magical, like the characters who inhabit the pages of this poignant, bewitching book.--Nikki Loftin, author of WISH GIRL "Cordie's seaside fairytale cast a spell on my imagination. If I lift up the pages and listen closely, I'm certain I can hear the ocean." --Natalie Lloyd, author of A SNICKER OF MAGIC"Explores grief and loss, as well as the comforting power of stories and belief in magic that can chase away sadness. She cleverly toys with readers' expectations . . . and the fanciful folktales interspersed throughout the novel add plenty of charm." --Booklist"Secrets of Selkie Bay lies somewhere between fantasy and reality, creating a wonderful place where readers can be both pragmatists and believers in all things magical, like the characters who inhabit the pages of this poignant, bewitching book." --Nikki Loftin, author of WISH GIRL"Thomas spins a tale in present-day Ireland of a family coming apart and a brave girl tasked with responsibilities beyond her age . . . Readers looking for a strong main character or intrigued by Celtic folklore will find much to enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews"The surprise ending leaves the door open for a little belief in magic." --School Library Journal Cordie's seaside fairytale cast a spell on my imagination. If I lift up the pages and listen closely, I'm certain I can hear the ocean. Natalie Lloyd, author of A SNICKER OF MAGIC Explores grief and loss, as well as the comforting power of stories and belief in magic that can chase away sadness. She cleverly toys with readers' expectations . . . and the fanciful folktales interspersed throughout the novel add plenty of charm. "Booklist" "Secrets of Selkie Bay" lies somewhere between fantasy and reality, creating a wonderful place where readers can be both pragmatists and believers in all things magical, like the characters who inhabit the pages of this poignant, bewitching book. Nikki Loftin, author of WISH GIRL Thomas spins a tale in present-day Ireland of a family coming apart and a brave girl tasked with responsibilities beyond her age . . . Readers looking for a strong main character or intrigued by Celtic folklore will find much to enjoy. "Kirkus Reviews" The surprise ending leaves the door open for a little belief in magic. "School Library Journal""