Synopses & Reviews
Nothing really bad has ever happened to Birdie. And she hates it! She needs drama, angst, torment-something to provide fodder for the amazing book she wants to write. When her parents take a yearlong sabbatical to the Caribbean, she gets her wish....
Morgan is a child of the sea. Raised by nomadic Norwegian parents who encouraged her to chart her own course, and filled with sorrow after the water claims her older sister, she attempts to create a new life for herself in the warm waters of the tropics. But before she can do that, she needs papers that will keep the Coast Guard away, And there's only one person she knows who can help her. Tricky Nicky. Morgan knows he's a shyster. But what she doesn't know is that he's a maniacal killer.
Told in alternating points of view, Deep is a riveting story that will pull readers into its depths.
Synopsis
Told in alternating points of view that depict two starkly different heroines, this beautifully written novel is clever and poignant as it deals with the painful experience of a young girl's abduction.
About the Author
Susanna Vance lives in the rainy Northwest, in a little yellow house on a hill above a river. Her short stories have appeared in many literary publications. Her writing is known for its dark humor, quirky characters, and strong voice.
Vances novel Deep, is a tale of two spirited girls from very different worlds, whose lives are changed forever when they collide in a dark and perilous adventure. Deep has been nominated by the American Library Association for Best Book for Young Adults 2004.