{"product_id":"the-selkies-daughter-isbn-9780823454396","title":"The Selkie's Daughter","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrigit 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. It’s evident in the webbing between her fingers–\u003ci\u003ewebbing that must be cut\u003c\/i\u003e. She’s the daughter of a selkie. A truth she must keep secret from everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike sitting by a warm fireplace, \u003ci\u003eThe Selkie’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"For those who enjoy emotionally driven history with a dash of magic . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Selkie's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e will be worth the read.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A story rich in Celtic lore.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Foreword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A well-paced first-person narrative inspired by elements of Celtic folklore.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This fresh and evocative tale, rendered in Brigit’s clear voice, is propelled by a resilient protagonist toward a satisfyingly complex resolution.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Readers just ready to dip their toes into selkie lore and Celtic legends à la Jane Yolen will find an easy introduction here.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The tale’s 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.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLinda 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 master's degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked as an instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature. Linda is an active member of SCBWI. \u003ci\u003eThe Selkie’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel. She lives in New England.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302031282405,"sku":"NP9780823454396","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823454396.jpg?v=1767741445","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-selkies-daughter-isbn-9780823454396","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}