The Coral Bones by E.J. Swift

Seventeen-year-old Judith Holliman escapes the monotony of Sydney Town during the nineteenth century, when her naval captain father lets her accompany him on a voyage, unaware of the wonders and dangers she will soon encounter.

Telma Velasco is hunting for a miracle in a world ravaged by global heating: a leafy sea dragon, long believed extinct, has been sighted. But as Telma investigates, she finds hope in unexpected places. Past, present and future collide in this powerful elegy to a disappearing world - and vision of a more hopeful future.

Shortlisted for BSFA Award, Kitschies and Arthur C. Clarke Award.

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Content / Trigger Warnings:
- Death
- Suicidal thoughts
- Grief
- Child Death