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The Selkie's Daughter - by Linda Crotta Brennan Paperback

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  • A cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.1" x 5.5" Paperback
  • 208 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables

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A cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.

Brigit knows all the old fisherman songs and legends by heart: sea goddess, warriors, and people who are not quite human. But Brigit also knows the truth. It's evident in the webbing between her fingers-webbing that must be cut. She's the daughter of a selkie. A truth she must keep secret from everyone.

But there is another secret growing in the village. A terrible one that will invite the wrath of the Great Selkie, bringing storm, sickness, and death. To protect those she loves, Brigit must find a way to Sule Skerrie, the land of selkies, to confront the Great Selkie and bring the truth--all of it--into the light.

Like sitting by a warm fireplace, The Selkie's Daughter is an imaginative fantasy, steeped in Celtic mythology and set in Nova Scotia. Debut Linda Crotta Brennan has crafted a magical portrait of a brave girl coming into her own. Perfect for fans of mermaids and Studio Ghibli-esque stories.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection



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★ "Expertly told in ­poetic fashion, this book will hook its readers from sentence one. Highly recommended for all who love fantasy, tragedy, history, and folklore."--School Library Journal, Starred Review

"For those who enjoy emotionally driven history with a dash of magic . . . The Selkie's Daughter will be worth the read."--Shelf Awareness

"A story rich in Celtic lore."--Foreword Reviews

"A well-paced first-person narrative inspired by elements of Celtic folklore."--Booklist

"This fresh and evocative tale, rendered in Brigit's clear voice, is propelled by a resilient protagonist toward a satisfyingly complex resolution."--Publishers Weekly

"Readers just ready to dip their toes into selkie lore and Celtic legends à la Jane Yolen will find an easy introduction here."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The tale's strength lies in its writing: well-drawn characters, a strong sense of place, vivid images of the natural world, and evocative fantastical elements. . . . An immersive reading experience threaded through with Celtic lore." --Kirkus Reviews



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Linda Crotta Brennan is the author of many picture books, including When Rivers Burned, named a Notable Social Studies Trade Book by the CBC and NCSS and an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA and CBC. She holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked as an instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature. Linda is an active member of SCBWI. The Selkie's Daughter is her debut novel. She lives in New England.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Legends, Myths, Fables
Publisher: Holiday House
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Linda Crotta Brennan
Language: English
Street Date: June 3, 2025
TCIN: 93632424
UPC: 9780823460649
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-1966
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Beautiful tale of the mythical Selkie's

What a fascinating, mystical, exhilarating story! The Selkie’s Daughter brings to life the mythical selkie, a creature who can shift between a seal in water and a human on land. Selkies are found primarily in Celtic mythology. Selkies can be friendly and helpful to humans or vengeful and frightening. In this story, the reader sees both aspects of their personality. The book tells of a young girl whose mother is a selkie and who shows some selkie characteristics herself. The novel has several themes – family, friendship, fishermen, bullies, community, and of course, the mystical selkies. I loved the book because it contains many natural storylines, always underscored by the beautiful myth. Each chapter begins with a song or poem verse about Celtic traditional figures of lore or selkies. Linda Crotta Brennan’s writing is quite simple yet magnificent in its storytelling. The Selkie’s Daughter is a lovely story, suitable for young people or adults. Thank you to NetGalley and Holiday House for the opportunity to read the ARC of this novel.
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