Sea Change

Reviews / Votes

"Susan Fletcher's marvelous Sea Change surges with affection for those afflicted by change, and those challenged by it. With the brave and committed Turtle, we swim toward hope. Take a deep breath and dive in!" * Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked * "A gorgeous updating of The Little Mermaid that's entrancing, deeply moving, and urgently contemporary." * Nancy Werlin, New York Times Bestselling author of Impossible * "Susan Fletcher wowed me with this tender, brilliantly woven story of love, found family, and self-discovery amid the ravages of what climate change may bring. Sea Change is a wondrous and illuminating look at a possible future and a visionary reinvention of a deeply loved classic." * Nova Ren Suma, New York Times bestselling author of The Walls Around Us and Wake the Wild Creatures * ***STARRED REVIEW***
"Focusing on tribalism, othering, and the moral ambiguities of genetic modification, this disturbing, even-handed, and skillfully executed story presents a grim view of human carelessness when it comes to both the environment and biology. Engrossing, disturbing, and thoughtfully written." * Kirkus Reviews * "Still, a world that is torn by a need for progress and a desire for familiarity makes an uncomfortably authentic and relatable setting, and the questions posed here about the ethical ramifications of genetic modification will surely spark some discussion." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * The romantic elements are as compelling as the philosophical and scientific questions throughout the text, and Turtle's efforts to slow down and observe the world make for moments of beautiful prose. * Horn Book Magazine *