Tides
Jun 2013 · Sold by HarperCollins
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When high school senior Noah Gallagher and his adopted teenage sister, Lo, go to live with their grandmother in her island cottage for the summer, they don’t expect much in the way of adventure. Noah has landed a marine biology internship, and Lo wants to draw and paint, perhaps even to vanquish her struggles with bulimia. But then things take a dramatic turn for them both when Noah mistakenly tries to save a mysterious girl from drowning. This dreamlike, suspenseful story—deftly told from multiple points of view—dives deeply into selkie folklore while examining the fluid nature of love and family.
But what happens when the myths are real, and the deepest secrets belong to the people you trust most?
- Selkie Folklore: A modern-day story steeped in the ancient mythology of selkies—mythical seals who can shed their skin to become human on land.
- YA Contemporary Fantasy: Perfect for readers who love when magic crashes into the modern world, set against the atmospheric backdrop of a New England summer.
- Multiple POV: Told from the perspectives of both Noah and the mysterious Mara, this is a tale of love and identity from two different worlds.
- LGBTQ+ Representation: Featuring a tender, established romance between two older female characters, this story explores love in all its forms.
- Coming of Age: Alongside the magical elements, a heartfelt exploration of a teen girl’s journey toward eating disorder recovery and self-acceptance.
When high school senior Noah Gallagher and his adopted teenage sister, Lo, go to live with their grandmother in her island cottage for the summer, they don’t expect much in the way of adventure. Noah has landed a marine biology internship, and Lo wants to draw and paint, perhaps even to vanquish ...
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32 reviews
Kyra Smith
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May 30, 2014
Wow! I am at a loss of words to describe how amazing this book was! All I can say, is this book is now one of my favorites!
aj joseph
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December 31, 2014
My daught loves this book
Ashley Wilson
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April 29, 2024
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About the author
Betsy Cornwell is the New York Times best-selling author of The Circus Rose, The Forest Queen, Mechanica, Venturess, and Tides. She graduated from Smith College and was a columnist and editor at Teen Ink before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. She now lives in Ireland with her son. www.betsycornwell.com Instagram: @BetsyCornwell
Betsy Cornwell is the New York Times best-selling author of The Circus Rose, The Forest Queen, Mechanica, Venturess, and Tides. She graduated from Smith College and was a columnist and editor at Teen Ink before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. S...
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