Sea Legs

Some kids spend their summer at camp. Janey’s spending hers navigating open waters, coral reefs, and the choppy seas of middle school friendship — all from the deck of her family’s sailboat.

This stunning graphic memoir charts one girl’s journey as her family trades solid ground for a life at sea, sailing through the Caribbean and Latin America. It’s the adventure of a lifetime, complete with turquoise waters, vibrant island markets, and exotic ports of call. But there’s a catch: when you’re constantly weighing anchor and setting sail for the next harbor, making lasting friendships feels nearly impossible.

Then Janey meets Astrid, another boat kid who understands the unique loneliness of life afloat. Their friendship becomes an anchor of its own — though navigating it proves as challenging as reading the wind. And with hurricane season brewing on the horizon, both literal and metaphorical storms are gathering.

Sea Legs brilliantly captures the exhilaration and isolation of an unconventional childhood. Jules Bakes brings warmth and humor to this deeply personal story, illustrated with expressive artwork that makes you feel the salt spray and the ache of leaving everything familiar behind. It’s a tale about finding your footing when the ground beneath you won’t stop moving — and discovering that sometimes the best adventures require letting go of the shore.

Perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid, this heartfelt graphic novel will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt adrift or struggled to find where they belong.

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