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Ocean's Embrace
Young Adult· Kiribati

Ocean's Embrace

by Marita Davies
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2013English
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About This Book

Published in 2013, Ocean's Embrace established Marita Davies as one of the defining voices in young adult. Ocean's Embrace is a young adult fantasy novel by Marita Davies, weaving elements of Kiribati mythology into a captivating story of adventure and self-discovery. The novel has been praised for its imaginative narrative and its ability to introduce young readers to the rich cultural heritage of Kiribati. Themes of mythology, adventure, self-discovery run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorMarita Davies
Published2013
Country of Origin🇰🇮 Kiribati
LanguageEnglish
Category🌟 Young Adult
Editorial Score30/100
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🌟 Young Adult

Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇮 Kiribati

This book is part of Kiribati's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean's Embrace about?

Ocean's Embrace is a young adult fantasy novel by Marita Davies, weaving elements of Kiribati mythology into a captivating story of adventure and self-discovery. The novel has been praised for its imaginative narrative and its ability to introduce young readers to the rich cultural heritage of Kiribati.

Who wrote Ocean's Embrace?

Ocean's Embrace was written by Marita Davies, from Kiribati. First published in 2013.

What awards has Ocean's Embrace won?

Ocean's Embrace has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Ocean's Embrace worth reading?

Ocean's Embrace is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mythology, adventure, self-discovery.

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What category is Ocean's Embrace?

Ocean's Embrace is classified as Young Adult. Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

What country is Ocean's Embrace from?

Ocean's Embrace originates from Kiribati's literary tradition. Explore more books from Kiribati on our country page.

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