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Skin of the sea / Natasha Bowen.
"A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata-a mermaid-collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable-she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods. To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it."-- Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593120941
- ISBN: 9780593120972
- ISBN: 9780593120958
- ISBN: 0593120949
- ISBN: 0593120973
- ISBN: 0593120957
- Physical Description: 309 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Random House Children's Books, [2021]
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 12 up. Random House Children's Books. 860L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 5.8 14 517553. |
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| Subject: | Yoruba (African people) > Fiction. Mermaids > Fiction. Gods, Yoruba > Fiction. Death > Fiction. Soul > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. Young adult fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | YA Bowen, Natasha (Text) | 38262300006972 | Young Adult | Available | - |
Skin of the Sea
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Skin of the Sea
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls "epic and original," in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid . "Riveting." --NPR "Evocative." -- Entertainment Weekly "Remarkable." -- Buzzfeed A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata--a mermaid--collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable--she saves his life . And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods. To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . . Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
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