The Sea in Winter by Day, Christine

In this evocative and heartwarming novel for readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish, the author of I Can Make This Promise tells the story of a Native American girl struggling to find her joy again.

It's been a hard year for Maisie Cannon, ever since she hurt her leg and could not keep up with her ballet training and auditions.

Her blended family is loving and supportive, but Maisie knows that they just can't understand how hopeless she feels. With everything she's dealing with, Maisie is not excited for their family midwinter road trip along the coast, near the Makah community where her mother grew up.

But soon, Maisie's anxieties and dark moods start to hurt as much as the pain in her knee. How can she keep pretending to be strong when on the inside she feels as roiling and cold as the ocean?

The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

Author: Christine Day
Publisher: Heartdrum
Published: 01/05/2021
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780062872043
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510510 / Sea in Winter

Award: American Indian Youth Literature Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2020
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 11/30/2020
School Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 87
Booklist 12/15/2020 pg. 98
Shelf Awareness 01/05/2021
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2021 pg. 85
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average