“ They came from the sea, shrouded in cloaks and mystery. ” Laura Keohane, Secret of the Selkies
If you’ve ever stared at the sea dreaming of adventures, this event is for you!
Secret of the Selkies weaves myth and magic seamlessly into the everyday. A lonely summer looms ahead for Lana, with only Nan and Grandad for company. Still, it’s better than being stuck at home, living in her perfect brother’s shadow. But Carrig Cottage has magic and secrets of its own. When Lana finds a strange coat in the attic, and a book about mysterious, magical seal people - selkies - she also uncovers an incredible family secret. Lana is on the edge of a whole new, impossible world. Is this where she truly belongs?
Laura won the Children’s Books Ireland Betty and Jenny Bursary for emerging, promising writers in 2024. Secret of the Selkies is her debut novel.