Water Steps (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781571316868)

From A. LaFaye, a heartwarming tale of high adventure, family lore, and learning to conquer fear.

Shape-shifting selkies, baby-stealing fairies, and spitting in water as a test for liars: Kyna's adoptive parents have an endless stream of stories to keep her amused. But no matter how hard they try, Kyna can't get over her fear of the water. As a small child, a storm at sea claimed her family, and nearly took her own life. Now even bathwater sets her on edge.

When Kyna's parents announce that they've rented a summer house on "magical" Lake Champlain, Kyna begs to be left home for the summer. No such luck. Once there, she explores the forests and the hillsides and resolves to stay as far from the water as possible. But when a new friend sets out to prove that there are selkies in the lake, Kyna finds herself far too close to the water, and dangerously close to a truth she can't believe.

Author: A. LaFaye
ISBN-10: 1571316868
ISBN-13: 9781571316868
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 129682 / Water Steps


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2009 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2009 pg. 132
School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 163
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 375 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw