When Sally O’Malley Discovered the Sea
When Sally O’Malley Discovered the Sea by Karen Cushman is a captivating tale published by Random House on March 25, 2025. This 240-page book is presented in English and follows the journey of an orphan named Sally O’Malley, who, after being dismissed from her job at a mineral spring hotel in central Oregon, sets out westward in search of the sea. With nothing but her determination, Sally embarks on an adventure filled with challenges and encounters that test her courage and resilience.
Readers will find that Sally’s journey is not just about reaching the sea but also about discovering the importance of connection and trust. As she navigates her way through various obstacles, including a dangerous bobcat and the complexities of new relationships, Sally learns that true bravery involves relying on others. This story touches on themes of growing up, family life, and the exploration of geography and cultures, making it a rich addition to the genres of children’s literature and historical fiction.
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From the Newbery-Award winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice comes the story of an orphan who decides to go west–with nothing but gumption as her guide.
Sally O’Malley is an orphan working at a mineral spring hotel in the woods of central Oregon–that is, until she’s chucked out like chewed-on chicken bones, due entirely to an unfortunate incident with a pig and some church ladies.
And so Sally decides to head west to the sea. Glorious, she’s heard. Fierce, she’s heard. Why not see for herself? Before long Sally encounters a dangerous bobcat–and that’s just the first day! Safe in the knowledge that she’s fearless, she continues on her journey with no place to belong and no one to depend on. And that’s just fine with her.
Then a lady called Major, an old donkey, a loyal dog, and an abominable brat show Sally that she’s not quite as brave as she thinks.
It turns out that counting on someone else is the scariest thing of all.
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