Selkie Bay

Reviewed by: Laurel T Parker - Windham Public Library, Windham, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2015

Review

Codie, the oldest of 3 sisters, is faced with keeping the family together when Mum disappears and Da is busy working. Their seaside town of Selkie Bay survives on the mystery and lure of selkies, shape shifters from seal to human form. As time moves on, Cordie gives hope to Ione by telling her that their Mum is a selki who cannot be with them and their baby sister Neevy. The world of lies that Cordie weaves finally brings their father to share their Mum's story after the lives of the family are endangered. The folklore of selkies, the lure of the sea, mysterious islands, and an afterward about the plight of seals pulls the story together. This works as an introduction to selkies and their story.

Overall Book Score: good