Wider Than The Sea

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Wider Than The Sea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Serena Molloy
Illustrated by George Ermos
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreRecommended Titles
ISBN/Barcode 9781444968415
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
NZ Release Date 1 March 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos. Ro finds school impossible. She knows people think she's shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart. Can Ro overcome her fears to find him? I watch each rise and dip of wave know Sunny must be out there somewhere wonder if he's missing me. I remember that moment when I touched his skin and know that finding him is the only thing that can make the aching stop make me feel not broken.

Author Biography

Serena Molloy (Author) Serena Molloy was born in Wexford, Ireland, and is an English teacher who has taught in different schools across the UK. She settled in Galway with her family, where she can see the sea every day. As a mum of four, her house is always noisy but never, ever dull. Serena endured her own struggle with dyslexia as a child, until an inspirational teacher changed her life. Her novels are a celebration of neurodiversity, empathy and the power to change. George Ermos (Illustrator) George is an illustrator, maker and avid reader from England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.