The Sea in Winter

Written by Christine Day

A girl battles inner turmoil and physical pain on a family road trip.

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272 pages· 38,788 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· ~770L

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Bookroo's summary

Maisie Cannon's world crumbles after an injury halts her ballet dreams. Her supportive family plans a coastal road trip, but Maisie's inner storm mirrors the ocean's chill. Can she find strength amid her struggles and reconnect with her roots near the Makah community? As her anxieties deepen, Maisie must confront her fears and rediscover her joy.

From the publisher

In this evocative and heartwarming novel for readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish, the author of I Can Make This Promise tells the story of a Native American girl struggling to find her joy again.

It’s been a hard year for Maisie Cannon, ever since she hurt her leg and could not keep up with her ballet training and auditions.

Her blended family is loving and supportive, but Maisie knows that they just can’t understand how hopeless she feels. With everything she’s dealing with, Maisie is not excited for their family midwinter road trip along the coast, near the Makah community where her mother grew up.

But soon, Maisie’s anxieties and dark moods start to hurt as much as the pain in her knee. How can she keep pretending to be strong when on the inside she feels as roiling and cold as the ocean?