“...when Raftwood drew close to the stuck-open doorway, they saw something very strange indeed. A group of people, six of them, maybe a family: two men-one injured- and three younger people, one carrying a baby on his hip. All holding hands...Walking on water. Walking like angels- like refugees, like survivors, like miracles given bodies. Walking on water.“
I like how this novel touched on sensitive and tragic moments throughout history and gives them a fantastical remedy. I also like how this book has stories of three different set of relatives whose stories intertwine. Examples of historical moments, are Jamaica in 1781 and war in Vietnam.
pickI think I would like to read this book because I enjoy stories with more than one world or dimension. The doorway between worlds open only when it is least expected. The Raft King wants to go home and bring his people too, but he can only do that with a little boy, Pip, because he has the gift of being able to talk to fish. He may or may not kidnap him, but Pip's sister, Kinchen, will do anything to rescue her brother.
“That was the oddest thing about the world here: that it was ruled in tandem, by these women.”
Bouwman captured a world that everyone always wonders about, the ocean. There is so much of it unexplored every age wants to no more or even imagine it themselves.
pickA Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman published in 2017 is the story of a second world. The second world being the sea, with a boy named Pip who can talk to fish.
“‘Did you meet her? The cook? She‘s terrifying if she isn‘t on your side. The governor will not be eating well for a long time.‘”
From the chapter I read I couldn‘t really get into the book. The summary seemed interesting, but I feel like this is a book you have to read from beginning to end to fall in love with.
so-soA Crack in the Sea by H. M. Bouwman is a piece of modern fantasy. It was written in 2017. This story involves a second world that can only be accessed at random times. The Raft King is set in getting to the second world on his own, but he needs some help. This story takes us on this adventure as well as tells us about past adventures of Pip. From the chapter I read this book seemed very interesting, but not exactly my cup of tea.
I like how this book explains the uphill and downhill battles of the characters and how they will make it out of their situation. I also like how there are illustrations throughout the book that don‘t have color. The black and white texture of the illustrations add a bleak and dramatic theme to the images.
so-soThis book is about a boy named Pip who can talk to fish. This book is the first of three other books that talk about the high seas of this “second world”. The story begins with twins named Venus and Swimmer who were captured on a slave ship. They manage to save themselves from cruelty, and fall into shark infested waters. The book tells all about the tale, and how they later meet Kinchen and other friends.
I like how this book touches on moments that are sensitive during tragic times.
pickThree families, two worlds, and a magical portal collide worlds in the high seas. Characters with magical powers are used to save their lives and escaping their lives. These families get the help from sea monsters, but most importantly a special crack in the sea. Genre: Modern Fantasy; Published: 2017; Illustrator: Yuko Shimizu
Author reading and singing today
Met the author, bought the book, listened to her do a reading, got it signed. Now I can't wait to read it! 📖📚😊❤
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