A tender, comic and beautifully peculiar new novel from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of The Highest Tide

A poignant coming-of-age story and a gripping novel of natural wonder, rejacketed to coincide with the publication of Jim Lynch's new novel, Border Songs

A coming-of-age story and a novel of natural wonder.

A poignant coming-of-age story and a gripping novel of natural wonder

When thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley discovers a rare sea creature one night, he becomes a local phenomenon hounded by curious people. But Miles is just a kid on the verge of growing up, infatuated with the girl next door, worried that his bickering parents will divorce, and struggling to keep his world intact.

A poignant coming-of-age story and a gripping novel of natural wonder

'An uncommon and uncommonly good coming-of-age novel. Heck, maybe it's time to put Holden Caulfield to rest anyway. I, for one, barely remember him. It is Miles who has captured my imagination. And my heart.' Chicago Times A lyrical and enchanting debut novel.