Download or read book The Visit of the Selkie written by Libertad Delgado and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I am no sinner. I am no witch. I am nothing."Rumors abound about Berenice's ancestors, though she wishes only for a peaceful life. That would be possible, if it weren't for these black dogs that haunt her. Only she can see them. Is she losing her mind?This stalking, though, is only the first of her problems. Her world turns upside down with the return of Iszak, the boy who abandoned her six years ago to "go back to his water kingdom." He's not the only unexpected visitor --there's also Beatrix, a traveller with a suspicious interest in the local folklore and in Berenice's private life.Who can she trust? Are Iszak's intentions honest, or is his visit somehow related to the book that Berenice's family has been guarding for generations, supposedly full of spells long-lost to the merpeople?In the middle of this chaos, Berenice knows that retaking control of her life will come at a high cost --a price that shall be paid in blood.
Download or read book Sealskin written by Su Bristow and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Scottish myth of the selkie—a seal that can transform into human form—inspires a tale of life on the margins, forgiveness and redemption” (The Guardian). Donald, a young fisherman, is overwhelmed when he comes across a group of exotic women dancing on the shore beneath the moonlight. They are selkies—seals that shed their skin once a year and become human for a few hours. Overcome by their beauty and magic, Donald kidnaps one—a choice that will determine his future. Now, back home in his close-knit Scottish village, he must take responsibility for what he has done. Donald has been bullied and isolated all his life, but thanks to his mother and his stolen selkie wife, he finds the courage to question, then change the culture of the town that has been mired in the past for generations. Yet despite their mutual happiness, he can never truly forgive himself for the thoughtless act that brought his wife to him. This enchanting story works its way to a surprising yet satisfying ending. Based on a beloved Scottish legend, Sealskin is a timeless tale of the responsibilities of love—and the inner strength required to atone for terrible wrongs. “A haunting tale of family and consequences . . . The writing is sorrowful and lovely, with a well-earned, satisfying conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A powerful tale of love, learning and forgiveness, Sealskin is a bold and moving read that I was sad to put down.” —The Bookbag “Well-written and atmospheric . . . Bristow paints a vivid setting and knows how to tug on the heartstrings.” —Fantasy Literature
Download or read book The Selkie Spell written by Sophie Moss and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "American doctor Tara Moore wants to disappear. On the run from an abusive husband, she seeks shelter on a windswept Irish island and dismisses the villagers' speculation that she is descended from a selkie-a magical creature who is bewitching the island. But when a ghostly woman appears to her with a warning, Tara realizes it was more than chance that brought her to this island. Desperate to escape a dark and dangerous past, she struggles against a passionate attraction to handsome islander, Dominic O'Sullivan. But the enchantment of the island soon overpowers her and she falls helpless under its spell. Caught between magic and reality, Tara must find a way to wield both when a dangerous stranger from her past arrives, threatening to destroy the lives of everyone on the island."--page [4] of cover.
Download or read book Seduced by a Selkie written by Lauren Connolly and published by Lauren Connolly. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s found his mate. She’s just passing through. Can he convince her to stay? Delta Novac hates her house on Lake Galen. The old place in the small town of Folk Haven is a reminder of her father’s mental decline in the last few years of his life. She’s just come to town to clear the thing out and get it ready to sell. Delta never even planned to dip a toe in the water until a prone body floating has her diving in to save the swimmer. A selkie will know their mate when they are rescued. Calder MacNamara wasn’t in need of saving, but he certainly appreciates the effort. Especially when the hands on his bare skin warm him to his core. The moment he meets the woman’s piercing stare, his gut tells him she’s his life partner. But he soon finds that if Delta feels anything toward him, it’s annoyance. Accidentally insulting her dog doesn’t help his case. With Delta’s focus on the road out of town, Calder scrambles to discover what, if anything, could make her stay. He’s willing to use all means of pleasure at his disposal to convince his mate that Folk Haven is the perfect place to call home. Especially if you’re a mythical creature. Discover the magical town of Folk Haven, where many of the townsfolk know their neighbors are creatures of legend. This 40k word novel is book 1 in the series, a standalone story perfect for fans of Molly Harper, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter.
Download or read book The Seal Children written by Jackie Morris and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fisherman named Ewan falls in love with a selkie--half-woman, half-seal--who bears him two children before returning to her own people below the waves. Reprint.
Download or read book Kiss of the Selkie written by Tessonja Odette and published by Entangled with Fae. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alice Starmore s Glamourie written by Alice Starmore and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the world of Scottish folklore with this unique hardcover guide. Retellings of traditional tales, full-color photographs of knitted costumes inspired by the stories, plus patterns for simpler versions of the original designs.
Download or read book The Selkie Enchantress written by Sophie Moss and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish islander Caitlin Conner has been in love with professor of Irish folklore Liam O'Sullivan for as long as she can remember. But just when he is starting to look at her as more than a friend, a mysterious woman arrives on Seal Island and captures his heart. As Caitlin discovers the truth behind the woman's lies, she realizes Liam is trapped in a dangerous enchantment and the only way to break the spell is to uncover a secret Irish fairy tale that has remained hidden for hundreds of years. But when the petals of a white rose grown in winter start to fall, the legend is set in motion, and Caitlin must find a way to change the ending before the last petal falls.
Download or read book A Selkie s Magic written by Lana Lea Short and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aileana Sutherland is a strong willed, independent young Southern California surfer, who decides to move to Scotland her father's homeland. She's prompted to relocate after an awful heart-wrenching break-up with her boyfriend, who she caught him having sex with another woman She wants only to escape the painful memories of his betrayal. She knows she needs a change of scenery and decides to stay at her grandmother's cottage while her heart heals. Aileana is sure time and distance are what she needs to get over her heartbreak. Her grandmother's Highland home on the sea cliffs outside of Durness, Scotland calls to her soul. As a writer, she is able to work anywhere. She's writing a piece on oil well platforms located offshore near her grandmother's home, which makes Scotland the perfect place to lick her wounds and move on with her life. Instead, she runs into a man from her past, Kendrick Morgan. A man with gorgeous long, dark hair with the body of a god; a man with a secret. He happens to be a shapeshifting Selkie Prince, a creature of Celtic myths and legends. Subsequently, she learns her family has ties to the Selkies of Durness, which she had thought only to exist in the Scottish folktales her grandmother told her as a child. Kendrick and his Selkie clan are tasked with protecting the locals from evil Unseelies in the form of Finfolk. There have been reports of kidnapping, but when Aileana's abducted, will Kendrick be able to save the woman he's given his heart to? Kendrick helps her heart mend and her feelings for him grow as she starts to let love back into her life. Now Kendrick strives to convince her there's magic in a Selkie's love. Their worlds collide and tangle with lust and passion, when she trusts her heart to her Selkie lover.
Download or read book The Selkie Sorceress written by Sophie Moss and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American detective Sam Holt has a knack for finding people who shouldn't be found. When his last case almost killed an innocent woman, he swore off detective work forever. But when this same woman asks him for one last investigation--to find her husband's long lost mother--Sam cannot refuse. Clairvoyant Irish artist Glenna McClure will do anything to stop Sam, even if it means teaming up with a powerful sorceress who she knows she cannot trust. But when the petals of a mysterious night-blooming rose begin to turn black, Glenna realizes that an even darker force is at work. To protect the people she loves, Glenna will have to face a terrible curse that has haunted her all her life before the final petal fades to ash.
Download or read book The Selkie Wife written by Kelley Jo Burke and published by J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient Celtic myth explodes in the centre of a modern Canadian family in this strikingly original drama by Kelley Jo Burke. When Mary gets a surprise visit from her old friend Gen, we learn that Mary has a secret that could threaten her life with husband Cal and teenage daughter Brigit. No ordinary secret, this. As it turns out, Mary is a ÒselkieÓÑa seal who sheds her skin to mate with a human male, then returns to the water with her offspring. But Mary, happy with Cal, decided to stay on land. And now, twenty years later, Gen has come to take her back into the water. Accompanying Gen is Dylan, her vital young seal lover (in human form), whose animal attraction to Brigit is immediately evident. In a very short time, the ordinary world Mary has built is turned upside-down. The situation is ripe for laughter, and there are moments of uproarious comedy throughout the play. But BurkeÕs themes are serious, and the questions her characters face go to very the essence of their lives; The Selkie Wife is a dramatic meditation about love and sex, about freedom and oppression, about making concessions and making choices.
Download or read book Seal Mother written by Rose English and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-06 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seal Mother is a beautifully illustrated Selkie folktale told in verse. This rhythmical tale flows in and out like the waves of the ocean, bringing the sad tale of a seal out of her skin. Trapped on the land, in her human form, will the Seal-maiden ever find her stolen coat? Will she ever be able to return to her family under the sea?
Download or read book The Selkie Girl written by Janis Mackay and published by Kelpies. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Scottish folktale, retold with hauntingly beautiful illustrations.
Download or read book The Silent Selkie written by Juliette Ttofa and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silent Selkie describes a character who is unable to communicate in words and whose only way of communicating is through the weather, which leads to disastrous consequences not only for the Selkie, but also for everyone around her. But behind her golden scales, the Selkie hides a secret wound that even she is unaware of, and it is only when the Selkie’s skin becomes uncovered by the force of the sea that she remembers the terrible story of what caused her hurt, long ago. Only then can the Selkie come to terms with her wound and begin a journey of healing that will bring her face-to-face with what she has needed all along. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written, The Silent Selkie deals with the effects of trauma on a young person – including hypersensitivity and emotional reactivity. The story uses the metaphor of trauma as a ‘hidden wound’, which in reality is an emotional or psychological pain that needs both acknowledgement and expression, within the context of a safe, supportive environment, in which to begin to heal. This colourful storybook: Helps adults provide a safe environment for children to use non-verbal expression to communicate experiences that may be difficult to talk about. Uses creative metaphors and symbols to offer children a supportive way to communicate, whilst maintaining a safe distance from the source of their emotional pain. Inspires and empowers children to begin their journey of healing. The Silent Selkie encourages young people who may have adverse childhood experiences or trauma to develop greater understanding of how this can affect them and is ideal reading for those working with vulnerable children and young people seeking to use the expressive arts to develop greater emotional literacy in children with a background of trauma. For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Supporting Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma, 978-0-367-63944-0
Download or read book Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry written by Rosalie K. Fry and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiona McConville is a child of the Western Isles, living on the Scottish mainland. City life doesn’t suit Fiona and at age ten she is sent back to her beloved isles to live with her grandparents. There she learns more about her mother’s strange ways with the seals and seabirds; hears stories of the selkies, mythological creatures that are half seal and half human; and wonders about her baby brother, Jamie, who disappeared long ago but whom fishermen claim to have seen. Fiona is determined to find Jamie and enlists her cousin Rory to help. When her grandparents are suddenly threatened with eviction, Fiona and Rory go into action. Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry is a magical story of the power of place and family history, interwoven with Scottish folklore. Rosalie K. Fry’s novel, which was the basis for John Sayles’s classic 1994 film The Secret of Roan Inish, is back in print for the first time in decades.
Download or read book Sea Change written by Aimee Friedman and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Aimee Friedman is back, with her signature combination of warmth and humor. And with this book, she adds a touch of fantasy. . . Lifetime Original Movie!New York Times bestselling author Aimee Friedman is back, with her signature combination of warmth and humor. And with this book, she adds a touch of fantasy. . .Sixteen-year-old Miranda Merchant is great at science. . .and not so great with boys. After major drama with her boyfriend and (now ex) best friend, she's happy to spend the summer on small, mysterious Selkie Island, helping her mother sort out her late grandmother's estate.There, Miranda finds new friends and an island with a mysterious, mystical history, presenting her with facts her logical, scientific mind can't make sense of. She also meets Leo, who challenges everything she thought she knew about boys, friendship. . .and reality.
Download or read book The Turning written by Emily Whitman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Oregon Spirit Book Award Does he belong to the land or to the sea? Readers who loved Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Echo will be transported to the place where the water and land meet in this exquisitely crafted coming-of-age tale about a selkie boy. Aran has never truly fit in with his selkie clan. He was born in his human form, without a pelt to transform him into a sleek, strong seal. Each day he waits, left behind while his selkie family explores the deep ocean. What if his pelt never comes? Does the Moon even see him? Is he putting his clan at risk? When his mother undertakes a journey to the far north to seek help, Aran is left in the care of a reclusive human woman on remote Spindle Island. Life on land is full of more wonders—and more dangers—than Aran could have ever imagined. Soon Aran will be forced to decide: will he fight for his place on land, or return to his home in the sea?
