Howler Reef
Howler Reef by Nancy Deas, published by Orca Book Publishers on August 19, 2025, is a captivating addition to the Sueño Bay Adventures series. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the small village of Sueño Bay, known for its mysterious crystals and supernatural creatures, where Kay enlists her friends Sleeves, Jenna, and Ollie to search for a shipwrecked radio host, DJ Azul. As they listen to their favorite mystery series, Kay becomes convinced that DJ Azul is in real danger, prompting her to embark on a kayak trip along the coast with her friends, concealing her true motive.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Kay confronts her fears and navigates tricky moon creatures while trying to do what is right. The narrative explores themes of friendship and the challenges of discerning reality from fiction. This sixth installment in the series continues to showcase Deas’s expressive artwork, capturing the vibrant landscapes and emotional depth of Sueño Bay. Howler Reef invites readers to join Kay on her journey of bravery and self-discovery amidst the enchanting backdrop of fantasy and magic.
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In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and supernatural creatures, Kay drags friends Sleeves, Jenna and Ollie into searching for a shipwrecked radio host.
While listening to their favorite mystery series, Kay and Sleeves realize that the host, DJ Azul, must be somewhere near Sueño Bay. Kay is thrilled! But then the show ends with DJ Azul panicking and calling for help as his boat spins out of control. Everyone else thinks it’s just part of the show, but Kay can’t shake the feeling that DJ Azul might be in real danger.
That’s when Kay decides to join her friends on a kayak trip up the coast. She doesn’t tell them of her real motive: to find DJ Azul. When she tries to veer off on her own, egged on by some tricky moon creatures, Kay must face her fears, including doing what is right, instead of blindly following her hunch.
This is the sixth book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series, following Shadow Island, Otter Lagoon, Hermit Hill, Candle Point and Crystal Cave.
Praise for the Sueño Bay Adventure Series:
★”Thrilling, joyous…Deas’s expressive artwork includes the colorful landscapes and flora of Sueño Bay forests, from bright greens and yellows in the daytime to subdued blues and grays at night and in the rain. Atmospheric, wordless pages pack a huge punch in this book’s emotional communication. The side effects of loneliness result in magic and danger in this satisfying, relatively self-contained third entry in the ‘Sueño Bay Adventures’ series.”–School Library Journal, starred review
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