The Touch of the Sea Theories of Humor Life Drawing darts primarily between

Life Drawing darts primarily between the youthful Tonta and the venerable Maggie

and Julian Winters

to Bread—er

a staggering coming-of-age novel deeply rooted in the struggles of a trans woman growing up in Madrid

Brimming with hope

The Touch of the Sea Theories of Humor Life Drawing darts primarily betweenGreek myths held Oceanus to be a massive river surrounding the land. A Titan, son of sky and earth, he was depicted as a handsome, muscular man whose torso ended in a scaled tale. As the Olympians emerged, Oceanus retreated, his domain restricted to strange and dangerous shores, the realm of sailors' misfortunes and worries. So, too, are the eleven tales within the pages of The Touch of the Sea: fantastical, at times eerie, with sightings of mermen,