Books by Natasha Bowen
Soul of the Deep
by Natasha Bowen
Want to start at the beginning of the series? The first book, Skin of the Sea, was recommended by Dr Helen Scales in our interview on The Best Ocean Novels for 10-14 Year Olds.
Skin of the Sea (book 2). Fantasy series and love story inspired by West African mythology featuring a mermaid protagonist. Age 13+.
Skin of the Sea
by Natasha Bowen
***American Library Association Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults 2023***
“Skin of the Sea ties into all sorts of mythologies, primarily the West African mythology of Mami Wata. This character is a legendary, powerful mermaid who appears in different incarnations and stories across the African diaspora. She’s a fascinating mix of different cultural influences, including European mermaid myths. Natasha Bowen brings Mami Wata into the very real and very dark stories of the people who lost their lives while they were being shipped into slavery in the Americas, and whose bodies were thrown into the Atlantic Ocean.” Read more...
The Best Ocean Novels for 10-14 Year Olds
Helen Scales, Biologist
Interviews where books by Natasha Bowen were recommended
The Best Ocean Novels for 10-14 Year Olds, recommended by Helen Scales
Marine biologist Helen Scales reflects on the power of stories to bring all kinds of readers into the ocean realm. She recommends books for children and young adults, and explains why her selection focuses on novels for readers age 10-14.
