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Library Journal
Reviewed on November 15, 2012 | E-Originals
Only the sea witch Misskaella can draw the woman from the seal, bringing forth beautiful creatures irresistible to the men of tiny Rollrock Island. No one is more feared than she whose particular brand of magic shapes life on the island for generations. Two-time Printz ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2012
In Lanagan’s selkie story, the bitter loneliness of an ostracized seal-kin girl fuels her revenge when she claims her witchy powers. Magically, she calls up beautiful selkie women to entice the men of Rollrock Island. Enthralled by the selkies, with their smooth limbs, tiny feet, and gracious adoration, Rollrock men alienate their human wives, who eventually abandon the island entirely. As the sons of the se...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Magically, a bitter ostracized seal-kin girl calls up beautiful selkie women to entice the men of Rollrock Island, whose human wiv...Log In or Sign Up to Read More