Book excerpt: "Ryan's parents aren't getting on and, sadly, he isn't sure if they ever will. His one comfort is finding a mother seal and her pup, which Ryan names Selkie, in a hidden bay. Ryan spends the summer with his new "friends", and becomes accepted by Selkie. But the happy days with the seals may soon come to an end with the arrival of a mysterious fisherman"--Back cover. Suggested level: primary.