An enchanting historical fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Thanhha Lai's Newbery Honor-winning Inside Out and Back Again.
H.M. Bouwman is the author of The Remarkable & Very True Story of Lucy & Snowcap (Marshall Cavendish, 2008). An associate professor of English at the University of St. Thomas, she lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her two sons. A Crack in the Sea is her second novel.
Praise for A Crack in the Sea:
Winter 2016-2017 Kids’ Indie Next Pick
A Midwest Connections Pick for January 2017
A Maine Student Book Award 2018-2019 Reading List Pick for Grades
4-6 and 4-8
A Sunshine State Young Readers Award Book 2018-2019 List Pick for
Grades 6-8
★ “Through the captivating interwoven tales of these
three sibling pairs—and with assistance from
Shimizu’s powerful ink illustrations—Bouwman crafts
a moving narrative about family, magic,
morality, the power of storytelling, and the cyclical nature
of history.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This novel touches on sensitive and tragic moments in history and
gives them fantastical remediation for a provocative, immersive
read.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Fans of Grace Lin will love this wholly original book that reads
like a fairy tale. A moving and thought-provoking choice for
library collections.”—School Library Journal
“A Crack in the Sea is a moving work of conscience and a numinously
magical journey. Trust this book.”—William Alexander, National Book
Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets“Bouwman weaves together
these stories of freedom and escape with a deep sense of respect
and emotion, bringing the reader directly into each family’s search
for a safety that transcends both time and
space.”—Booklist
“Bouwman ably weaves these threads together into a curious,
haunting whole that references oppression, family, magic, and a
human desperation for safety that transcends time and place. . . .
Detailed black and white illustrations invite contemplation and
work well to highlight key moments in the novel, adding artistic
flair to the already lyrical story.”—BCCB
“Fantasy fans will be drawn into this story and find it hard to put
down.”—School Library Connection
“[C]onstantly engaging and enlightening.”—BookPage
“[T]his book will captivate readers who like their fantasy spiced
with real-life drama.”—Common Sense Media
“This complex, compelling, and thoughtful novel begins in 1978 on
Tathenn, a fantastical island world. . . . Bouwman has done her
research well . . . keeping her young characters’ journeys—physical
and emotional—front and center. Their tenderness, fierceness,
bravery, thoughtfulness, and goodness highlight themes of family,
leadership, and telling of history. . . . Shimizu’s vivid
interspersed black-and-white illustrations . . . add to the drama
of the storytelling in this original and engrossing book.”—The Horn
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