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The Girl from the Sea

Molly Knox Ostertag
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The Girl from the Sea

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Molly Knox Ostertag

The Girl from the Sea

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Nova Scotia • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL290L

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Super Short Summary

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag is a graphic novel that follows a 15-year-old person named Morgan, who wants to leave their small island town. One night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie, leading to a transformative summer of friendship, secrets, and self-discovery.

Heartwarming

Romantic

Fantastical

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

59,434 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag is praised for its enchanting artwork and heartfelt story about identity and LGBTQ+ themes. Readers appreciate the relatable teenage protagonist and the blend of magical realism. Some criticize the narrative for predictable plotlines. Overall, it's a captivating graphic novel with emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl from the Sea?

A reader who enjoyed The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag would likely appreciate heartfelt stories about identity and belonging, similar to Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. They enjoy graphic novels and are interested in themes of friendship, LGBTQ+ experiences, and magical realism in a contemporary setting.

4.4

59,434 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Nova Scotia • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL290L

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