Water, Water

Author Cary Fagan
Illustrated by Jon McNaught
$9.99 US
Tundra | Tundra Books
34 per carton
On sale Mar 19, 2024 | 9780735270053
Age 10 and up
Reading Level: Lexile 710L
Sales rights: World
One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. An unforgettable illustrated novel for ages 10 and up with elements of James and the Giant Peach meets Waterworld and The Road.

One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. Alone with only his dog for company, Rafe adapts to this strange new world by fishing cans of food out of the water and keeping watch. Boxes float by, as does a woman, playing her cello. Then, one day, Rafe fishes out a young girl, who joins him in his room — they don't speak the same language, but they will face this uncertain future together.
  • WINNER | 2023
    Vine Award for Canadian Jewish Literature
  • LONGLIST | 2023
    Green Earth Book Award
One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2022)
One of CBC's Best Canadian Books for Kids and Young Adults of 2022

About

One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. An unforgettable illustrated novel for ages 10 and up with elements of James and the Giant Peach meets Waterworld and The Road.

One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. Alone with only his dog for company, Rafe adapts to this strange new world by fishing cans of food out of the water and keeping watch. Boxes float by, as does a woman, playing her cello. Then, one day, Rafe fishes out a young girl, who joins him in his room — they don't speak the same language, but they will face this uncertain future together.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2023
    Vine Award for Canadian Jewish Literature
  • LONGLIST | 2023
    Green Earth Book Award

Praise

One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2022)
One of CBC's Best Canadian Books for Kids and Young Adults of 2022