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The Turning

by Emily Whitman
The Turning

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ISBN13: 9780062657954
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Does he belong to the land or to the sea?

Readers who loved Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Pam Muoz Ryan's Echo will be transported to the place where the water and land meet in this exquisitely crafted coming-of-age tale about a selkie boy.

Aran has never truly fit in with his selkie clan. He was born in his human form, without a pelt to transform him into a sleek, strong seal. Each day he waits, left behind while his selkie family explores the deep ocean. What if his pelt never comes? Does the Moon even see him? Is he putting his clan at risk?

When his mother undertakes a journey to the far north to seek help, Aran is left in the care of a reclusive human woman on remote Spindle Island. Life on land is full of more wonders — and more dangers — than Aran could have ever imagined. Soon Aran will be forced to decide: will he fight for his place on land, or return to his home in the sea?

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“Whitman builds a beautiful slow burn with her evocative middle-grade debut....the many layers make for a satisfying read. A contemplative tale about the yearning to belong.” Booklist

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“A half-human, half-selkie boy searches for a way to belong....Told from Aran’s first-person point of view, the story goes smoothly...[a] well-conceived story.” Kirkus Reviews

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“Whitman keeps the suspense high and delivers a satisfying conclusion. A wonderful selection for readers ready to dip their toes into variations on myths and legends without the mayhem and adult themes that often accompany the original tales.” School Library Journal

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Emily Whitman's first novel, Radiant Darkness, was praised for its "originality and flair" by BCCB and was a #1 IndieBound Pick. The author lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.

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A wonderful novel that follows the sea. It swells with adventure and its mysteries are deep and filled with lore and legends. A perfect book for readers discovering their love of books and those who want to read something fresh and new that reminds them of the books that led them into loving to read in the first place.

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ISBN:
9780062657954
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
07/24/2018
Publisher:
GREENWILLOW BOOKS
Pages:
400
Height:
1.30IN
Width:
5.90IN
Age Range:
10 to 13
Grade Range:
5 to 8
Author:
Emily Whitman

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