The Seal on the Beach
By Mara Bergman
A lonely seal pup sparks Maggie’s daring search for a way home.
Genres
What is The Seal on the Beach about?
While staying with her aunt and uncle on the Norfolk coast, Maggie discovers a tiny seal pup stranded on the beach. Her mum is far away, waiting for Maggie’s baby brother to come home from hospital, so Maggie understands what it feels like to miss someone you love. As she dreams about the seal’s rescue, Maggie wonders who will help it return to the sea and find its family. A gentle story about hope, courage, kindness and being reunited with those who matter most.
About the author
Mara Bergman is a much-loved author and poet who writes exciting stories and poems for children. She is known for books like 'Oliver Who Would Not Sleep' and 'Snip Snap! What's That?'. Mara’s stories are full of imagination and fun, and she hopes to inspire children everywhere to enjoy reading and writing.
Pages
72 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2024
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