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Wider Than The Sea

A dyslexia-friendly story of friendship, hope and self-discovery

Serena Molloy George Ermos

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Hodder Children's Books
28 March 2023
The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.

Ro finds school impossible. She knows people think she's shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart.

Can Ro overcome her fears to find him?

I watch each rise and dip of wave

know Sunny must be out there

somewhere

wonder if he's missing me.

I remember that moment

when I touched his skin

and know that finding him

is the only thing

that can make

the aching stop

make me feel

not broken.

By:  
Illustrated by:   George Ermos
Imprint:   Hodder Children's Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 128mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   210g
ISBN:   9781444968415
ISBN 10:   1444968416
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Serena Molloy (Author) Serena Molloy was born in Wexford, Ireland, and is an English teacher who has taught in different schools across the UK. She settled in Galway with her family, where she can see the sea every day. As a mum of four, her house is always noisy but never, ever dull. Serena's novels are a celebration of neurodiversity, empathy and the power to change. George Ermos (Illustrator) George is an illustrator, maker and avid reader from England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.

Reviews for Wider Than The Sea: A dyslexia-friendly story of friendship, hope and self-discovery

The star of this novel, the friendship between Ró and Cian (The Bean) is done perfectly, capturing that unsteady moment when fiercely loyal childhood friendship tips towards more romantic feelings. A really classy debut. * Irish Examiner * an uplifting story * Irish Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week * Molloy's powerful story about a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her feel complete, is enhanced by Ermos' illustrations. This uplifting tale celebrates self-acceptance, inclusivity and readers of all abilities. * Editor’s Choice, Reading Matters, Children’s Books Ireland *


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