Svetlana Kovalkova-McKenna

This fairy tale should be appealing even those readers who don't normally find themselves attracted to such stories. The writing is poetic, seductive and sparse, all at once. With this style, you'll suddenly find yourself lured into Kaitlyn's world and accepting the deep dive into fantasy without realizing where you're at. You'll want to find out the secrets of the sea that await Kaitlyn and you'll enjoy the author's subtle twists and turns that keep you reading.

While Kaityln is the main character, which means the book should appeal primarily to girls, there's a boy character--Tingo--who holds his own and provides a balance for young male readers.

I'd recommend this book for children who've recently moved into chapter books and like a little escape from dry land and everyday life.… (mehr)

I read this on Writers Who Write and enjoyed it very much. My daughter who is almost eleven, also read it and loved it. The major thing about that is she hates poetry, really hates it and she loved this. She is now scribbling her own verses, trying to find her 'style'. It has opened a new world for her which I am greatful for. No amount of explanation and coercing from me could get her interested in poetry, so when she read this, I said nothing. when she loved it, I informed her that it was in verse, and although it didn't rhyme, was considered poetry.

This got her thinking, always a good thing.

Very well written, I am amazed that the co-author was eleven years old at the time of writing. I would recommend this book to anyone with kids around 7-12 yrs old. I know that's a broad range, but it will appeal. I promise. I'm thinking of buying, although we have already read it, to read to the kids at my daycare.

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