Sea Hearts

Name: Sea Hearts
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781742375052
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By Margo Lanagan

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Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan is a mesmerising young adult novel that explores the ramifications of desire and transformation in a small coastal community. The story delves into the lives of the inhabitants on the island of Rollrock, where the mysterious witch Misskaella creates beautiful women from seals. These women profoundly impact the islanders' lives, leading to a tale rich in emotion and complexity, touching on themes of love, identity, and sacrifice.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to mythical tales intertwined with human emotion and transformation. Set in a seaside village, it explores themes of identity, love and the power of the sea through a captivating narrative about selkies and their enchantment. If you enjoy richly atmospheric settings and stories that blend folklore with the complexities of human relationships, this might be a delightful read for you.

Sea Hearts

A mesmerising selkie novel from multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed Australian author, Margo Lanagan - one of the most exciting voices in speculative fiction.

Description

On remote Rollrock Island, the sea-witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea-wife.

But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock—the men, the women, the children—once Misskaella sets her heart on doing such a thing?

Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan weaves an extraordinary tale of desire and revenge, of loyalty, heartache, and human weakness, and of the unforeseen consequences of all-consuming love.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan is praised for its hauntingly beautiful prose and intricate storytelling. Reviewers highlight its evocative depiction of folklore, exploring themes of love, identity, and transformation. The book is noted for its deep character development and the emotional depth woven into its fantastical elements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742375052

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 360

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Margo Lanagan Young Adult

About the Author

Margo Lanagan is an internationally acclaimed writer of novels and short stories. Her collections of short stories have garnered many awards, nominations and shortlistings. Black Juice was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book, won two World Fantasy Awards and the Victorian Premier's Award for Young Adult Fiction. Red Spikes won the CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writer's Prize and longlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. Her novel Tender Morsels won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

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