The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)
Staff Reviews
15-year-old Morgan has a secret she has held close to her chest since she could remember. Then one day, while traversing the cliffside by her house, Morgan slips into the ocean. Unable to do anything, Morgan fears she is about to drown, only to be saved by Keltie, a girl who spends most of her time as a seal. Sparks fly between them instantly, but Morgan isn’t ready to let her friends and family know her secret. This Graphic novel is fantastic, I didn’t want to put it down. It’s about accepting who you are no matter what others think. It’s also about how even though it doesn’t feel like it, there are people out there who will support you no matter who you love.
-Patty
— From Outlandish October Staff Picks
A lovely queer book set in an ocean town. You never know what might be living just beneath the waves. Stunning pictures and beautiful colors tell the story of a young queer girl, Morgan, who wants nothing to do with the place she lives. She wishes to leave and start over somewhere new. During a storm and a lack of judgment, Morgan falls into the ocean. From the depths something or someone saves her. I hope you enjoy this tale because it is both a tale and has tails.
-Eva
— From Mimetic March Staff Picks Part IIMay/June 2021 Kids Indie Next List
“Molly has swirled together an amazing story of first love, changing friends, and environmental justice with a hint of magic and mystery. Fans of The Magic Fish and Heartstopper will find this a perfect new graphic novel for the teen reader.”
— Jessica Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA
Description
From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love.Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.
About the Author
Molly Knox Ostertag is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the acclaimed Witch Boy trilogy: The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, and The Midwinter Witch, as well as a writer for animation. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Molly was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30: Media list in 2020. She's married to another writer and artist, and they live in Los Angeles with two cats and a very cuddly dog. You can visit her online at mollyostertag.com.
Praise For…
Praise for The Witch Boy* "Leaves readers wishing for more." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Brims with life." -School Library Journal, starred review"Thrilling." -Hope Larson, author of All Summer LongPraise for The Hidden Witch* "Absolutely bewitching." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Vivid and vibrant . . . A great comic for magic fans." -BooklistPraise for The Midwinter Witch"A heartwarming, wintry adventure." -School Library Journal"Should please fans and newcomers alike." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Witch Boy* "Leaves readers wishing for more." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Brims with life." -School Library Journal, starred review"Thrilling." -Hope Larson, author of All Summer LongPraise for The Hidden Witch* "Absolutely bewitching." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Vivid and vibrant . . . A great comic for magic fans." -BooklistPraise for The Midwinter Witch"A heartwarming, wintry adventure." -School Library Journal"Should please fans and newcomers alike." -Kirkus Reviews
