Book details
Girl at the Bottom of the Sea
Description
Sophie Swankowski is the hero from the stories she's been hearing all her life: she's the girl who will save the world. Or so she's been told. Now she and her unlikely guardian?the gruff, filthy mermaid Syrena?must travel the pitch-black seas from broken-down Chelsea, Massachusetts, to Syrena's homeland in Poland. Along the way, Syrena will reveal the terrible truth about her past, and teach Sophie about the ages-old source of her newly discovered power. But left behind in Chelsea, without Sophie to protect them from the dark magic she's awakened, what will become of Sophie's friends and family?Girl at the Bottom of the Sea is the follow-up to Michelle Tea's beloved Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, "a refreshing breath of air in the world of YA, equal parts eerie, heartbreaking, and fantastical." (ZYZZYVA).
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
240 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Girl at the Bottom of the Sea' offers readers a captivating and imaginative narrative that combines elements of fantasy and adventure, making it a page-turner for those who enjoy immersive storytelling.
- Strong Female Protagonist: The book features a resilient and relatable heroine whose journey of self-discovery and empowerment can inspire readers, particularly young women, to find strength within themselves.
- Magical Realism: Michelle Tea's use of magical realism creates a unique reading experience that blurs the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, providing an escape from everyday life and the opportunity to explore a world where magic is possible.
- Themes of Identity and Belonging: The novel delves into important themes such as identity, belonging, and the search for one's place in the world, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own experiences and the universal quest for understanding oneself.