El Niño

Gr 3-7–Ryan’s latest is a whirlwind of emotions, a story that glistens like sunlight on waves and plunges deep into grief, identity, and destiny. Kai Sosa isn’t just a swimmer seeking glory; he’s a brother caught between reality and the whispers of the sea, where his lost and presumed dead sister seems to be sending him a message. Ryan weaves a narrative that moves like the tide, one that is at times calm and reflective, and at others wild and relentless. The swimming competition, Kai’s struggle to live up to his family’s legacy, and the mystery of a missing gold cuff intertwine in a breathtaking story infused with magical realism. Every stroke in the water is a battle against the weight of the past and the uncertainty of the future. With poetic and evocative prose, the book captures the ache of loss and the hope that lingers even in the most unpredictable currents.