When Sea Becomes Sky

Written by Gillian McDunn

Siblings race to save their marsh and uncover a statue's mystery before it's too late.

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224 pages· 39,067 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Bex and Davey face a summer of change as a drought reveals a hidden statue in their marsh. With a development plan threatening their cherished spot, they must unravel the statue's mystery and fight to preserve their sanctuary. As they delve deeper, they uncover truths about love, loss, and the impermanence of life. Can they save their special place before it's lost forever?

From the publisher

In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we’ll always carry with us. Bex and Davey’s summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless–and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they’re thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they’ve been waiting for. When they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they’ll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you’re ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz–their favorite place to be siblings together? As Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . . ultimately discovering so much more about life, permanence, love, and loss than they ever expected. Award-winning author Gillian McDunn crafts a gorgeous story of love and siblinghood, of secret statues and island life, of holding on and letting go.

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