"Lena, the Sea, and Me" by Guy Puzey is a heartwarming story that follows the journey of a young boy named Kye, who finds solace and adventure by the sea. When he meets Lena, a girl with an adventurous spirit, their friendship unfolds amidst the backdrop of the ocean's beauty and mystery. Together, they navigate challenges, explore the wonders of the marine world, and confront their fears. As Kye learns to embrace the power of friendship and the lessons the sea has to offer, he discovers his own strengths and the importance of connection in a world that can often feel overwhelming. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

This book was published in 2021 by Candlewick on Brilliance Audio .

Maria Parr is a talented young Norwegian writer who has won the Brage Prize, the Critics' Award, the Zilveren Griffel and the Prix Sorcieres. She has a Master's degree in Nordic languages and literature and is a high school teacher. She lives in Norway. Guy Puzey grew up in the Highlands of Scotland, just a short swim away from Norway. He began translating Norwegian literature in 2006, having studied the language at the University of Edinburgh. In 2011 he went on to complete a doctorate on Italian and Norwegian language policy. He works at the University as a course organizer and researcher, and has taught a number of courses including Scandinavian linguistic history, children's literature and literary translation.