FROM SEVEN TO THE SEA

Jayne Joso (Seren)

From Seven To The Sea delivers a story about the struggles of starting a new family, as told from the perspective of seven-year-old Esther. This is really what sets the book apart. Despite the weight of circumstances like a neglectful stepfather and the loss of her relationship with her mother, Esther views things with a naive, youthful optimism. As you’d expect from the title, the sea also plays a powerful role in the book, guiding Esther throughout the hardships and shaping her by the end. Esther’s tale is told so well and with such a unique perspective that it almost disappoints by not having more story to tell.

words George Foster 

Price: £9.99. Info: www.serenbooks.com