About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an 'odd duck' or struggles to find their place within a family that doesn't quite seem to understand them. It is a gentle, lyrical bridge for children navigating feelings of isolation, particularly those in non-traditional or emotionally distant households. Marra is a young girl living on a Maine island, raised by a cold grandmother and a silent father, who feels she belongs nowhere until she discovers her mother was a Selkie. This discovery transforms her view of herself from a clumsy outcast to a creature of magic and worth. It is a slim, accessible chapter book perfect for sensitive readers aged 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how it uses the 'Silk Wife' folklore to provide a safe, metaphorical space for children to process difficult family dynamics and find a sense of belonging in their own skin.
