Secrets of Selkie Bay by Shelley Moore Thomas

Secrets of Selkie Bay

Shelley Moore Thomas

208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Secrets of Selkie Bay by Shelley Moore Thomas is a captivating read for middle-grade readers who enjoy magical and emotional stories about family, self-discovery, and the power of resilience in the face of loss and mystery.

Description

In their present-day tourist trap of an Irish seaside town, famed for its supposed involvement with selkies in the past, three sisters are faced with the sudden disappearance of their mother. Crushed by the loss, their father is struggling to carr...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 63 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

emotional: 75%

hopeful: 75%

sad: 50%

inspiring: 37%

mysterious: 37%

reflective: 37%

informative: 12%

lighthearted: 12%

tense: 12%

Pace

37% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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