The Water Beast author-James Riley and the mystical band of

and the mystical band of girls Roux calls “The Sirens

this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive

Jamie Rambeau is a happy 11-year-old

and the basis for the 2008 feature film starring Brendan Fraser and Helen Mirren

from foundation to finishing touches

The Water Beast author-James Riley and the mystical band ofIn a breathtaking new voyage of discovery from the Caldecott Honorwinning creator of the Journey trilogy, a cautious boy must summon his courage to navigate real and fantastical landscapes alike in search of courage and connection. A boy and his courage are tested when a bunch of playful kids interrupt his game of make believe near the local swimming hole. Come on! they gesture, urging him to leap with them into the dark pool. But hes not ready to