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coastal life

Books about coastal life for readers of all ages.

Cover of Sea Piper (Story Books)

Sea Piper (Story Books)

Helen Cresswell

Ages 8–12magicadventure

Cover of Fog magic

Fog magic

Julia L. Sauer

Ages 8–12imaginationmagic

Cover of Swim that rock

Swim that rock

John Rocco

Ages 10–14coming of agefamily bonds

Cover of Ferryland Visitor

Ferryland Visitor

Charis Cotter, Gerald L. Squires

Ages 4–9lighthousesfriendship

Cover of Ghosts on the Coast

Ghosts on the Coast

Jane R. Wood

Ages 8–12local historymystery

Cover of Fog Cat

Fog Cat

Marilyn Helmer

Ages 4–8familygrandparent-child relationships

Cover of Lowcountry Child

Lowcountry Child

Monica Smith

Ages 6–10natureexploration

Cover of Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Ronda Armitage, David Armitage

Ages 3–7adventurecuriosity