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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
In 1899, a fifteen-year-old orphan named Hannah obtains employment as a servant in the home of one of Boston's wealthiest families, where she meets a noted portrait painter who seems to know things about her that even she is not aware of, and when she accompanies the family to their summer home in Maine, she feels an undeniable pull to the sea.
Is Hannah appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle historical fantasy about an orphan girl discovering her mysterious connection to the sea. Contains no violence, romance, or language concerns—perfect for middle grade readers interested in mythology and self-discovery.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Readers who love mysteries about discovering secret identities and stories with magical connections to the ocean will find this compelling.