The Seamaiden's Odyssey
(Autor) Berlie DohertyA strange and beautiful sea-creature is brought into the marine sanctuary where Sasha works. The sea-girl is kept as an exhibit and for scientific research. But Sasha wants to know more about her - are there more of her kind? What sort of community does she come from? Does she have a family?There is a story to be told, in exchange for a promise. It is a story of cruelty and grief, of love and longing and pride; the story of Merryn, who makes a traumatic journey from sea and to land, from defiance to finding her true self and the power of sisterhood.This new fable is from twice Carnegie Medal-winning author, Berlie Doherty. She draws on the folklore of ocean and landscape and, in the language of our oldest tales, weaves the traditional into our modern preoccupations. Powerful ink and silhouette illustrations by Tamsin Rosewell brighten the tale with a vibrant but classical language of visual storytelling. Rosewell draws on the long heritage of silhouette and paper-cut work for her inspiration, and adds it to her well-known boldness with colour and structure.
Berlie Doherty
Berlie Doherty is a British author known for her award-winning children's books and young adult fiction. She has written over 60 books, including "Dear Nobody" which won the Carnegie Medal in 1991. Doherty's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and exploration of complex themes such as family relationships, loss, and identity. She is praised for her ability to capture the inner lives of her characters and create powerful, moving narratives. Doherty's work has had a significant impact on the literary genre of children's and young adult fiction, inspiring readers and fellow writers alike. Her most famous work, "Dear Nobody," remains a classic in the genre and continues to resonate with readers around the world.
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