Storm-Wake written by Lucy Christopher, reviewed by Carrie Conner

Summary: Moss lives on a deserted island with Pa, who uses magical "stormflowers" that grow there to heal the outside world from great floods. These flowers also grant wishes, bringing Moss a companion boy out of the ocean who Pa says is part fish. They name him Cal and teach him English. Throughout the years, Cal begins to question Pa's stories and looks for a way off the island. As puberty hits, Cal's growing relationship with Moss also becomes a threat to Pa. Another ship is wrecked on the island, bringing two boys from the outside world, while Moss begins to remember another past that differs from the stories Pa has told her. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: This adaptation of Shakespeare's Tempest is an interesting mix of fantasy and magical realism within a play format. The author has created a lyrical language for Moss and Cal that retains a childlike structure. While the writing is lyrical and the story complex, this may be a distraction for young readers. The use of flowers to induce visions alludes to potentially drug use and/or mental illness. Moss's backstory includes physical abuse.