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A Message to the Sea

By Alex Shearer

Adjectives

poignant mysterious heartfelt

Genres

Adventure Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

A year after his father's disappearance at sea, young Tom Pellow feels an irresistible pull towards the ocean's mysteries. Inspired by a song, he begins sending messages in bottles, hoping for a reply. To his astonishment, a response arrives from a ghostly sailor in Davy Jones's Locker, revealing unsettling truths. If Tom's father didn't perish at sea, where could he be? This poignant tale explores themes of grief, hope, and the unexpected miracles that life can offer.

About the author

Alex Shearer is a British author who has written many exciting and imaginative books for children, including 'The Great Blue Yonder' and 'Bootleg'. His stories are filled with adventure, humour, and surprises, making them favourites in many schools and libraries. Alex loves to inspire young readers to explore new worlds through his wonderful stories.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2016

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