Water: Tales of Elemental Spirits Author: Robin McKinley, Peter Dickinson
	Book Information Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group Book Type: Hardcover Members Wishing: 5 Rating: 3 ISBN-13: 9780399237966 - ISBN-10: 0399237968 Publication Date: 6/10/2002 Pages: 266 Reading Level: Young Adult

Master storytellers Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson share tales of mysterious merfolk and magical humans, all with close ties to the element of water. From Pitiable Nasmith's miserable existence in a seaside town whose inhabitants are more intertwined with the sea than most people know, to Tamia's surprising summons to be the apprentice to the Guardian who has the power to hold back the sea, each of the six stories illuminates a captivating world filled with adventure, romance, intrigue, and enchantment. Robin McKinley fans will recognize one of the worlds included-Damar, the setting of Newbery Medal winner The Hero and the Crown and Newbery Honor Book The Blue Sword.