The Girl from the Sea

By: Molly Knox Ostertag

Narrated by: Shannon Tyo, Kristen Sieh, M. J. Kang, Brian Kim

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.

Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends, and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.

But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

©2021 Molly Knox Ostertag (P)2021 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.

10/10

THIS BOOK IS SO FRIGGIN GOOD-
I think this is a beautiful book,
And I recommend it to people who like lgbtq+ books and comics,
Also read the “Witch Boy” series.
-this review was written by: Me
👁👄👁

Relatable and appropriate for tweens.

I’m 44 years old and was closeted when I was in high school, terrified someone would find out. I related to the main character’s experience. I recommended this book to my friend whose daughter is 11 and questioning her sexuality. It’s clean, adventurous, fantastic, and meaningful.

To Molly Nox Ostartag

Umm hi this is not really a review it's more of a letter to you. hi my name is Petra Anna-Rizea I listen to your books every night to help me fall asleep ❤️ whether it is shattered warrior, girl from the sea or dungeon club role call. I am a lesbian and you inspired me to start writing and acting, I am writing a book, my book is coming out in a couple years I don't know what I am calling it yet but I will tell you if you read this... it is about a elielight (half fairy half dear) named Astrid who is being held slave and...... you will have to read it to find out! my point is thank you for being here for everyone and everything, that goes to you gender neutral aliens!! thank you Molly Nox Ostartag for inspiring me I will be in every pride parade I will be the one ten year old with the shaved head because of you. this was from your fellow writer, Petra.

Loved it

Even though I heard it was a parodic novel, they managed to tell it like a normal book. Love it

A great coming-out-of the-closet story

A wonderful take on coming out of the closet, and being worried about others opinion. It’s like if you mixed realistic fiction and fantasy. With an unrealistic girl- *SPOILER* who is a seal?! But a realistic couple in the sense of Morgan wanting to keep it a secret that they were in love. It’s a very sweet and cute. I’m so glad that I got it, I love the characters. The narration is beautiful and all the voice actors are amazing. LGBTQ+ perfection.

the good one

I love the love story and how it says that like some love can go but you'll still love them and it's good to try new things