Blossom of Brine
Blossom of Brine is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named Blossom who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine. She is the daughter of a fisherman and a healer, and she has a special connection to the sea. When her father is lost at sea, Blossom is determined to find him and bring him home. Along the way, she discovers a magical world beneath the waves and learns the secrets of the ocean. With the help of her new friends, she must brave the dangers of the deep and face her fears in order to save her father and the village.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 82 words
First lines
Morn! and a white sail winging
Over the sunlit waves;
A song on the breezes ringing
Up from the coral caves
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Blossom of Brine is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Young Adult, Mystery
- Length: 82 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows a young girl's journey to a magical kingdom, suggesting a fantasy setting.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering many obstacles along the way.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a mysterious stranger, adding a romantic element to the story.
- Young Adult — The protagonist is a young girl, making this book suitable for a young adult audience.
Tags
American poetry · arms · breezes · brine · caves · cold · coral · dark · dirge · drifting · entwine · flying