Ocean Child

Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in stasis for the decade-long journey to the rogue planet Delphi, where they hope to meet up with the rest of the human refugees, find help for their injured parents, and pass along the devastating things they discovered on Mars: that someone destroyed their world intentionally, and that that someone might still be after them, trying to finish the job. Phoebe is carrying her own dark secret. One that finds her waking up secretly at various points in their journey, changing their path through space.

Discover a world of under water adventure with Smiley Shark, Fidgety Fish and other fun ocean characters. Smiley Shark may be the biggest fish in the ocean, but he’s also the friendliest and the funniest - and by far the smiliest! Join in on the adventures of Smiley Shark and his ocean-dwelling friends. Full of colourful and fun stories, sure to bring a smile to story-time, this is the perfect audio collection for any three- to six-year-old who loves sea creatures, sharks and silliness.

Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making do ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home and upend the only life she’s ever known.

Will your child believe how many people have been into space compared to deep sea or how many things are called fish that aren't actually fish? In 67 Amazing Facts About the Ocean for Kids and 147 Facts About Ocean Life for Kids, they’ll discover some unbelievable facts about the ocean and marine life.

When the ocean calls, she is relentless; she lurks beneath the surface, waiting. She can take over your mind and drown you. That was the warning from the village, but surely it was just a myth, right? Marty has a dilemma: The girl he thought was drowning has connected to him. It is not the usual attraction either. The girl seems to be able to read his thoughts and penetrate his mind. What's more, her eyelids move from the side.

Kaya of the Ocean is an exciting, fresh, and beautiful middle-grade fantasy about embracing who you really are. This heartfelt adventure of sun, surf, and sand touches on mental health, the immigrant experience, and the complexities of growing up.

Gwen and Vic are still celebrating their victory in the battle with the Merlons when they learn that Vic's father has finally made it through the crystal doors to the magical island of Elantya. But their victory is short-lived when they and their friends are kidnapped by their underwater enemies and taken beneath the sea. There, they learn of a scheme that could bring Elantya to ruins. Can they escape in time to save the island from destruction?

By 2015 the streets of Los Angeles have transformed from a thriving metropolis into a hostile world ravaged by demons bent on assimilating the human race. Standing between this total apocalypse of humanity and their chance for survival is the last of the United States military. Hidden within a top secret bunker, and lead by Admiral Gary Martin and his three children, this remnant wages war against the demonic regime.

Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's Pout-Pout Fish: Special Valentine features the star of the New York Times bestselling series celebrating Valentine's Day. It's time for Valentine's Day, and there's no better way to enjoy it than with Mr. Fish and his friends! This new audiobook format is fun and...

In The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark, the New York Times bestselling character teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend in Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's original audiobook. Swim along as he discovers the strength of his community, and the power of his own voice. Mr...

On the Island of Ayrie, everybody knows everyone. They know each other’s stories as they know every road, every hill and the coming of the tide. In the summer, there are bonfires to celebrate the migration of the puffins. Everything is familiar, nothing much changes, and for Tilda, nothing ever should – it is beautiful, it is perfect and it is home. When newcomer Albie arrives at the island, Tilda wants to show Ayrie off – Albie wants her to leave him alone. She learns quickly that it’ll take more than a tour and some seal viewings to win him around.

In 2014, Flint, Michigan, was a cash-strapped city that had been built up, then abandoned by General Motors. As part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes.

Lucy wants to explore the world and do something daring and difficult. But people laugh at her when she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean. So her family rallies round to help prepare for the journey, loading her boat with supplies for 3,000 miles of rowing. Her school friends follow her from afar, learning about the ocean, its wildlife, and pollution. Alone at sea, Lucy faces seasickness, storms, and a very sore bottom, not to mention close encounters with ships and a humpback whale. Yet there are also the joys of wandering seabirds, shooting stars, and magical sunsets.

In this “tender and open-hearted novel," (Nina LaCour, author of Yerba Buena) Tomas Moniz—a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway and Lambda Literary awards—delivers a commanding new story about the power of friendship, community, and the families we create for ourselves. Efren “Chino” Flores...

Long-Awaited Child is the true story of Kellie Harriden, an Australian woman who travelled across continents to beat the odds in order to fulfil her quest to be a mother. As Kellie and her partner, Ian, excitedly prepared to start a family, they battled one obstacle after another, determined to become the proud parents of their long-awaited child.

Even though twelve-year-old Alexis was born in Hawaii, she won’t surf or swim with her friends - not since the ocean and its hidden creatures swept her out to sea. Instead, she grabs her best detective hat and decodes her mom’s latest challenge.

For the first time ever, Shark Wars and Shark Wars 2: the Battle of Riptide are published together in one single, action-packed edition. Since the dawn of time, prehistoric shark clans called shivers have ruled over the earth's oceans. For eons, the Big Blue has prospered under Shiver Law, and...

New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard captured the heart of a nation with The Deep End of the Ocean, her celebrated debut novel about mother Beth Cappadora, a child kidnapped, a family in crisis. Now, in No Time to Wave Goodbye, the unforgettable Cappadoras are in peril once again...

Driftwood Cove was always a quiet coastal town—until the sleepwalking began. When Mira’s younger brother Jonah starts wandering toward the ocean in the middle of the night, she knows something is wrong. As more townspeople fall under the mysterious spell, walking like puppets toward the cliffs, Mira uncovers a chilling legend: the ghostly curse of The Siren’s Whisper, a sunken ship whose crew betrayed a powerful sea witch named Isolde. Now, generations later, the curse has returned, luring victims into the ocean with a haunting melody.

Jenny Lucas swore she’d never go home again. But being told you’re dying has a way of changing things. Years after she left, she and her five-year-old daughter, Isabella, must return to her sleepy North Carolina town to face the ghosts she left behind. They welcome her in the form of her oxygen tank - toting grandmother, her stoic and distant father, and David, Isabella’s dad...who doesn’t yet know he has a daughter. As Jenny navigates the rough and unknown waters of her new reality, the unforgettable story that unfolds is a testament to the power of love.