First published 1963
Lindy spends her summer on the isolated shores of New South Wales, where the ocean meets rugged coastline. The days stretch long and wild until she makes an extraordinary discovery. A Feather Star, delicate and otherworldly, appears in her path like something from a dream. This beautiful sea creature becomes the center of her summer adventure. Lindy must navigate the wonder and responsibility that come with such a find. The remote coast holds secrets, and Lindy learns that some discoveries change everything. Her connection to the Feather Star transforms an ordinary visit into something she will carry forever. The summer teaches her about the fragile beauty of ocean life and her own place in the natural world.
Genres: nature, adventure, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New South Wales, Australia
Period: Summer
160 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt Brace and World