When her mum vanishes, Danni moves to a tiny Cornish fishing village with Dad – where the locals treat her like a monster.
As the village's dark, disturbing past bubbles to the surface, Danni discovers that she's not who – or what – she thought she was. And the only way to save her family from a bitter curse is to embrace her incredible new gift.
Originally published by Usborne, Deep Water was the winner of the Mslexia Novel Prize in 2015.
Praise for DEEP WATER:
“Outstanding… I raced through it” Malorie Blackman
‘Hersey’s debut shimmers with Celtic fairy tales, marine marvels, creepy Cornish fishing villages and a fabulous granny.’ New Statesman
‘Excellent.’ The Independent
‘Inspired by Cornish sea-lore ... vibrant and filled with eccentric characters.’ Irish Examiner
‘A stunning debut novel that is guaranteed to bewitch, bother and bewilder... Deep Water blends a gentle but compelling modern day romance with an enigmatic storyline that uses the legends of Britain’s pre-history as its thrilling backdrop.’ Lancashire Evening Post
‘Wonderfully atmospheric and magic oozes from the pages. Perfect summer holiday reading.’ Lovereading4kids
‘Outstanding and lyrical writing’ Julia Green
‘A fast-paced and compelling novel for 10-15 year olds packed with mystery and magic.’ Western Morning News
‘Such an accomplished, tightly-shaped book, with a depth of information’ Julia Eccleshare
‘It has a lovely, mythical quality while still contemporary and right for the audience’ Elen Caldecott
‘Taking myth, folklore, witchcraft and ancient beliefs as inspiration, it weaves a contemporary tale about a group of teenagers caught up in a legacy of family secrets... the writing is assured and original.’ Never Imitate
As the village's dark, disturbing past bubbles to the surface, Danni discovers that she's not who – or what – she thought she was. And the only way to save her family from a bitter curse is to embrace her incredible new gift.
Originally published by Usborne, Deep Water was the winner of the Mslexia Novel Prize in 2015.
Praise for DEEP WATER:
“Outstanding… I raced through it” Malorie Blackman
‘Hersey’s debut shimmers with Celtic fairy tales, marine marvels, creepy Cornish fishing villages and a fabulous granny.’ New Statesman
‘Excellent.’ The Independent
‘Inspired by Cornish sea-lore ... vibrant and filled with eccentric characters.’ Irish Examiner
‘A stunning debut novel that is guaranteed to bewitch, bother and bewilder... Deep Water blends a gentle but compelling modern day romance with an enigmatic storyline that uses the legends of Britain’s pre-history as its thrilling backdrop.’ Lancashire Evening Post
‘Wonderfully atmospheric and magic oozes from the pages. Perfect summer holiday reading.’ Lovereading4kids
‘Outstanding and lyrical writing’ Julia Green
‘A fast-paced and compelling novel for 10-15 year olds packed with mystery and magic.’ Western Morning News
‘Such an accomplished, tightly-shaped book, with a depth of information’ Julia Eccleshare
‘It has a lovely, mythical quality while still contemporary and right for the audience’ Elen Caldecott
‘Taking myth, folklore, witchcraft and ancient beliefs as inspiration, it weaves a contemporary tale about a group of teenagers caught up in a legacy of family secrets... the writing is assured and original.’ Never Imitate