Bücher von Silke Stein

'You ask what they are looking for, those keen-eyed girls who comb the shore?It's pretty shells tossed onto land, small bits of glass smoothed by the sand,and any other awesome find of the odd or surprising kind.You might see trash; they see a gem. I know, because I'm one of them.'Girls Who Comb the Shore, the second collaboration of artist Christina Gray and poet Silke Stein, is a beautiful homage to the joys and thrills of beachcombing, perfect for everyone who feels drawn to the shore and its treasures.48 pages, full color, 8 x 8 inches

This volume of beautiful poetry is a celebration of the coastal experience. In delightfully-crafted verses, the author explores the glory of nature, the allure of the sea, and the joys of combing shores for treasures.Kick off your shoes and follow Stein to her favorite spots. Savor her surprising observations, and be charmed by her imagination. Sit with her on a log of driftwood, watch the light twinkle on the waves, and dream of being mermaids. You'll discover that at the heart of this poet lives a storyteller who will take you into a world of wonder.

A troubled young girl tries to become a mermaid to cope with her mother's drowning in this sparkly modern twist on the classic Little Mermaid tale that explores love, loss, and second chances. - In a small fishing town on the Mendocino coast, the tides of time have washed over rumors and suspicions, yet the members of a maimed family still struggle to cope with their memories. A broken woman, refusing to let go of her vanished husband.Her widowed brother, clinging to the shatters of the life he loved.His delusional daughter, planning to turn mermaid on her fifteenth birthday. But when a young man realizes he made a mistake, secrets start emerging from the deep. Will they bring further grief, or possibly redemption?