The Bullying of Emily McCarty

 In the quiet fishing village of Irish Room on Newfoundland's rugged North Shore, young Emily's life begins in tragedy when her mother dies during childbirth and her grieving father is committed to a mental hospital. Growing up under the shadow of stigma, Emily becomes the target of relentless bullying, finding comfort only in the few villagers who stand by her side.

But everything changes when a brutal storm descends on the village, setting off a chain of events that shakes the entire community. As rescue efforts unfold and lives hang in the balance, long-held secrets, grief, and courage rise to the surface. A powerful story of loss, survival, and the resilience of a small coastal community, this novel explores how people confront tragedy, and the unexpected ways they find hope again.

Suitable for both teen and adult readers.