First published 1979
I cannot provide a synopsis for "The Dark Bright Water" as no source material was provided about the book's plot, characters, or events. While this is a 1979 novel by Australian author Patricia Wrightson, who was known for incorporating Aboriginal mythology into her children's and young adult fiction, I would need specific information about this book's story to write an accurate synopsis that meets the requirements of opening with a concrete scene, naming the protagonist, and showing the central tension.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Australia
Period: 1979
224 pages · Hardcover · Hutchinson