Children don't make us; we make them. They come into the world and break us. Pearl is born into a world of water, with her father Jacob and elder sister Row leaving her mother Myra when she was pregnant. Myra and Pearl set out on a dangerous voyage to The Valley, where rumors of violence and breeding ships run rampant. They encounter death and strangers, finally finding solace on board Sedna, but to get to Row, Myra must deceive everyone around her and sacrifice everything and everyone for what might be nothing at all. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 432 pages\n Publication date: 03 September 2020\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers\n Children often believe that we are the ones who shape them, but the truth is that they come into the world with their own unique personalities and abilities. It is through the process of growth and development that they shape us as individuals. When Pearl is born, the world is a vast expanse of water, with America reduced to a collection of small islands. Trade ships and raiders roam the seas, and life is a constant struggle for survival. Pearl knows little about her father Jacob and her elder sister Row, who left their mother Myra when she was pregnant with Pearl. Myra, a skilled fisherman and trader, works tirelessly to provide for her family, navigating their boat, Bird, from island to island. Despite their peaceful existence, Myra yearns for the daughter she lost. When a chance encounter reveals that Row might still be alive, Myra decides to embark on a perilous journey to The Valley, a place where rumors of violence and breeding ships abound. With six-year-old Pearl in tow, Myra sets out on a dangerous voyage, facing death and strangers along the way. As they travel, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a storm that threatens to capsize their boat. However, they eventually find solace on board Sedna, a vessel filled with supplies and an able crew. On Sedna, Myra feels a sense of hope and possibility, believing that she may be closer to finding Row than ever before. However, to reach Row, Myra must deceive everyone around her, betraying the trust of those she cares about. She must also ask herself if she is willing to sacrifice everything and everyone for what may be nothing more than a fleeting chance. The journey to The Valley is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that we have the power to shape our own destinies. Pearl's journey is a reminder that we all have the potential to grow and change, and that our pasts do not define us. As Myra continues her search for Row, she must confront the demons of her past and embrace the uncertainty of the future. She must learn to trust herself and her instincts, even when it means going against the expectations of those around her. In the end, Pearl's journey to The Valley is a triumph of the human spirit. It shows us that even in the face of adversity, we can find hope and strength to overcome our challenges and achieve our goals. It is a story that will stay with us for generations to come, reminding us of the power of love, sacrifice, and determination.\n Weight: 304g\n Dimension: 129 x 198 x 30 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9780008319595\n \n
