'A beautifully written story, brimming with river magic, where ancient lore flows through every page. Thrilling, heartfelt, and luminous, Effra's journey carries the reader on a tide of friendship, courage, and wonder.'

Vashti Hardy, author of The Brightstorm Chronicles

'A stunning debut vividly imagined and beautifully written with deliciously unexpected twists along the way'

Jasbinder Bilan, winner of the Costa Children's Book Award

'[An] original and exciting novel... The world-building here is so seamless it's almost unnoticeable'

School Reading List, Best Children's Books Summer 2025

'The Girl with Gills enchanted me from the first page. Rogers has woven a rich and mysterious world with a loveable protagonist in Effra and some truly terrifying villains!'

Phillipa Leathley, author of Inkbound

'A delight! Rogers has created a rich underwater world that bubbles over with layers of myth and magic.'

Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons

'The characters are drawn with depth and urgency, and the world truly immersive. It feels like a classic... A brilliant, imaginative debut.'

Nazima Pathan, author