
At a glance
- Published
- 2024
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Words
- 36,214
- Section
- Middle Grade
Murray Out of Water
Twelve-year-old Murray O'Shea believes she draws magic from the ocean, but after a hurricane forces her family inland from the Jersey Shore, her powers fade. Teaming up with Dylan, a boy with magic of his own, for a roller-skating competition, she starts to face who she really is.
- Stonewall Honor 2025
- ALSC Notable Children's Book 2025
Themes
Mood
Feels hopeful, emotional, lighthearted.
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