She's young, alone, and lost. Little Valen doesn't know where to turn when she loses her mother. The ocean just seems to be big and empty to her. All she has is her mother's songs. When she makes a special connection with a fishing boy, she begins to find her home. She remembers the songs her mother has taught her. After nearly dying herself, she learns that her mother will always be with her, in the songs.
This book is about dealing with loss, grief and big life changes. It teaches children how to keep on living, without losing those things that are so important to us.