Water : Tales of Elemental Spirits

From Pitiable Nasmith's miserable existence in a seaside town whose inhabitants are more intertwined with the sea than most people know, to Tamia's surprising summons to be the apprentice to the Guardian who has the power to hold back the sea, each of the six stories illuminates a captivating world filled with adventure, romance, intrigue, and enchantment. Robin McKinley fans will recognize one of the worlds included-Damar, the setting of Newbery Medal-winner The Hero and the Crown and Newbery Honor Book The Blue Sword.

Author Biography: Robin McKinley is the winner of the Newbery Medal and a Newbery Honor.

Peter Dickinson is a two-time winner of both the Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Award and winner of the Guardian Award.