Discover The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr, a moving tale of an abandoned baby found on a windswept Irish beach in 1973, an event that irrevocably changes a small coastal community and one family forever. This novel explores themes of community, belonging, and the impact of an unexpected arrival on established lives, as local fisherman Ambrose adopts the child, much to the apprehension of his son, Declan.

This book has received significant acclaim, noted as a Waterstones Book of the Month, featured as read on BBC Radio 4, and recognized as a Sunday Times Best Book of the Year and an Observer Best Debut of the Year.

Key Features & Accolades

• Moving tale of a baby found abandoned on the west coast of Ireland in 1973.
• Explores community dynamics and the transformation of a family following an adoption.
• Praised by Louise Kennedy: “Compassionate, lyrical and full of devilment.”
• Recognized by The Sunday Times: “A joy . . . Vivid, loving and genuinely funny.”
• Format: Paperback.

Specifications

This edition is the Main Market paperback published by Picador.

• Author: Garrett Carr
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Picador
• Publication Date: January 29, 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• ISBN-10: 1035044579
• ISBN-13: 978-1035044573
• Dimensions: 130 x 201 x 21mm (13 x 20.1 x 2.1 cm)
• Weight: 226 g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up

Immerse yourself in this critically acclaimed work of literature that captures the heart of a community shaped by an extraordinary discovery.