Underwater Girl

When Maggie St. Thomas set out to write Underwater Girl, her first children's book, she knew it needed to be filled with magic and wonder while also addressing a topic close to home—earthquake safety.

Living on the West Coast, Maggie infused the story with authenticity, creating Natty, a remarkable young girl who lives on an island and is a gifted swimmer, able to hold her breath underwater longer than anyone she knows.

Natty begins her day with a nutritious breakfast, enjoys a pleasant walk...