My spotlight today is for The Seamaiden’s Odyssey, written by Berlie Doherty and illustrated by Tamsin Rosewell. This middle fantasy is due for publication on the 5th September 2024 by UClan Publishing.
Blurb
From twice Carnegie Medal-winning author, Berlie Doherty, comes a stunning new fable, drawing on the folklore of ocean and landscape to create a magical coming-of-age novella for the modern era, brought to life by Tamsin Rosewell.
A 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.
About the Author
Berlie Doherty is the author of the best-selling novel, Street Child, and over 60 more books for children, teenagers and adults, and has written many plays for radio, theatre and television.
She has been translated into over twenty languages and has won many awards, including the Carnegie medal for both Granny Was a Buffer Girl and Dear Nobody, and the Writers’ Guild Award for both Daughter of the Sea and the theatre version of Dear Nobody. She has three children and seven grandchildren, and lives in the Derbyshire Peak District.
About the Illustrator
Tamsin Rosewell is an artist, historian and broadcaster with a background in politics. She was a bookseller for 15 years, with a specialist knowledge in children’s and picture books before moving to illustration.
She is also known for her painted window displays. Tamsin is a regular panel speaker and Festival event chair, as well as being a judge of the Stratford Salariya Picture Book Prize. She is based at 55-year-old independent bookshop, Kenilworth Books, but divides her time between London, Oxford and Warwickshire
To discover more about The Seamaiden’s Odyssey, Berlie’s inspiration and view some of Tamsin’s artwork take a look at Belie Doherty’s website: www.berliedoherty.com.
You can see my other spotlights of Berlie Doherty’s books on my blog here:
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