Lalani and the Distant Sea

When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s novel, inspired by Filipino folklore, is a literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path.