In "The Sandcastle" by M. Gowar, a tale unfolds in a post-war British seaside town where the lives of its inhabitants intertwine amidst personal struggles and secrets. The story centers on a widowed war correspondent, a young woman passionate about art, and an enigmatic man harboring his own past. As they navigate their individual trials, the community's unspoken tensions surface, revealing the deep emotions and hidden desires that lie beneath the surface. The novel captures the fragility of human connections, the quest for identity, and the resilience needed to build one’s life anew, much like constructing a delicate sandcastle. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Me And my World .

There are 24 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .