Salt

Four siblings live alone on a decrepit boat on the culturally-diverse Mediterranean Sea following their parents’ disappearance, leaving them on their own to take care of each other and risking their lives to hunt monsters that live in the waters. The themes of love and family surface as readers embark on a fantastic journey full of magical realism while following the adventures of sixteen-year-old Indi, who dreams of having the chance to live his own life and find his own path. Readers witness his character’s growth and his complicated relationships with his brothers and sisters as he experiences various adverse situations. Suitable for young-adult readers, this book broaches on the themes of grief, loss, and responsibility. Due to its particular setting, the novella may also be of interest to students in coastal communities and those who speak other languages. Teachers may be interested in integrating the usage of a map as the book reflects the geography of that area accurately.