Adrift
By Alexa Inwood
It's easy to lose your way. But even the smallest creature can find a way out.
Adrift is a book about a little creature who gets lost at sea in a storm but, with hope, courage and perseverance, makes it to dry land and finds solace in the comfort of new friends. It is a story for teenagers and grown-ups and is inspired by personal experience of trauma - of finding a way through the darkness to the other side.
Want to buy a copy? Visit one of these amazing retailers:
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Number Seven Gallery, Wharfside Shopping Centre, Penzance
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Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn
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The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford
What readers have said...
"You have so well and skilfully narrated and illustrated the journey through life, trauma and the courage it takes to accept help and push through difficulties and tremendous challenges with dignity. An absolute triumph."
"Beautiful message of hope. I'm so glad this was shared with the world."
"Your beautiful work of art touched me at a time I really needed it. Your work has shone a much needed light. I hope you continue to light the way."
"This book should be published. Universal themes that touch us all. Love the hopefulness of the ending."
"A poignant message, beautifully captured in your amazingly characterful drawings."
"I really loved this book. It has such a positive message."
"Astonishingly beautiful, so moving and inventive. I adore your characters and sense of hope when all seems lost. This was truly mesmerising - thank you."
"This is totally brilliant. So much emotion and hope. Quirky and life-affirming. Keep making stuff like this!"
"Beautiful and moving. At times it made me shed a tear, at other times it made me smile wide. Keep writing/drawing - the world needs your work!"
"Superb! I hope this will be published!"
"A wonderfully positive story. Beautiful, thoughtful illustrations. I hope to see it published one day!"
"Loved the style and the humour. It would be great to see Adrift published. I think it would resonate with many people."
"I loved your work. The page about it getting a lot worse created a sense of threat and horror but then... such humour when the person adrift climbs on top of the whale. It's universal because the figure has no gender or race. And the end is so uplifting. Thank you!"
"I really loved your piece of work. It had so much hope and compassion and your little character was able to convey so much feeling."
"Beautiful. This should be in book stores - it reminded me of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (but better!) I feel so hopeful after it."
"Sensitive, hopeful and funny."
"This work was beautiful. I am so glad that it ended positively. It gives me hope for my own life."
"Beautiful story and artwork. You should publish it - it would help a lot of people to feel better."
"I love your style of drawing and the words you chose are simple, powerful and relatable (especially the image of clinging to the cork as a float)."
"This is so beautiful - both the illustrations and the text. If it was a little book I would buy it and I'm sure lots of others would too."
"Love, love, love. Never lose your sense of hope."
"So visceral and powerful. Really moved me."
"Beautifully drawn... the message was so positive. It made me feel better about my life."
"Something to read on a dark day to find a way through."
"This work really touched me. I work with autistic children and I would love to share this book with them as it's universal in its appeal."
"Beautifully put together and the positive message was uplifting. I hope you can share it widely to help others too."
"Very relatable with regard to struggling with mental health and helped me understand how I was feeling."
"Beautiful. Your artwork made me feel heard. Understood."
"It gave me hope for better things. It will stay with me. Thank you."
"Very true words. And the reassurance that I very much needed in this moment - I can make things better. thank you for sharing your words, your talent, your art."
"Beautiful and moving."
'This describes the complicated experiences of trouble and recovery really beautifully. It is brilliantly drawn and very powerful. Thank you."
