Boy Who Belonged to the Sea

The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea is a powerful fable about the loss of a parent and the power of imagination. It is set on the rugged north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, and follows two lonely boys who form a friendship and take refuge in a magical undersea world. However, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur, and the loyalty of their friend is put to the test.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2018
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

A tale of friendship and the boundless power of imagination, this captivating story comes from the celebrated author of The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman. Brought together by the untimely loss of a parent, two boys find solace in each other's company. Set on the rugged north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, where the wind intertwines with the forest and the waves, where albatross soar overhead and snow blankets the land, these two lonely souls form a profound bond. Together, they retreat into a magical undersea world of their own creation, seeking a sense of belonging. However, for one of them, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur, testing the loyalty of his dear friend in a journey that holds the potential for tragic consequences.

Denis Thériault's novel, The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea, is a poignant fable that explores the depths of pain and the yearning for security. With his signature charm, Thériault has touched the hearts of readers worldwide with this heartfelt tale.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 194 x 131 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786073358