Water Steps
by A. LaFaye
Every
time she comes near water, Kyna feels the sinister pull of the depths
trying to draw her down to a watery grave. Even the calm water in the
bathtub reminds her of the torrential storm that took the lives of her
sailing family when she was only a baby. But Kyna's adopted parents
love nothing more than to swim and splash about in the lakes and
streams, or even the local pool. When they decide to spend the summer
at a beach house on Lake Champlain Kyna is convinced that they're
trying to teach her something about water that she's not ready to
learn. Little does she know that the water will reveal far more than
she could ever have imagined.
For young readers 8-12 years old.
Author A. LaFaye is donating a portion of the Water Steps paperback proceeds to KidsPeace: The National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis.
Read an excerpt from Water Steps
Author's Bio:Alexandria LaFaye is the author of several children's books, including The Strength of Saints, Stella Stands Alone, The Year of the Sawdust Man, and Worth,
which won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. She teaches
children's literature at the summer MFA program at Hollins University,
and writing for children and young adults in the MFA program at Hamline
University. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas.
Quotes:"Kyna’s struggles to take 'water' (baby) steps and move through her
fear will resonate with many kids who are wrestling overwhelming fears
of their own. . . . Kyna’s story is a satisfying journey to hope and
understanding." —Booklist
"The language is almost poetic with its use of sensory detail,
alliteration, and precise words choices. A satisfying story of
overcoming one's fears and discovering secrets." —School Library Journal
"Relatable and rewarding. [Water Steps] makes a great read and
brought me back to a time when . . . my imagination was only inhibited
by how much time was left before my mom called me to dinner." —Alive Magazine
"LaFaye shapes a wonderful novel that I couldn’t put down. With
descriptive language, LaFaye pulled me into the book to the point that
Kyna became my newest best friend . . . on an inspirational journey,
she faces her fears and makes new friends along the way. LaFaye uses
her literary genius to bring us, the readers, along for the ride." —Teen Voices
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