Dream by Proxy

In Dream By Proxy, seventeen-year-old Emma Conner longs to escape her small town of Taylorville alongside her friend Jolene, who is set to pursue her dream of marine biology on the schooner SeaQuest. When tragedy strikes and Jolene's dreams are dashed, Emma assumes her friend's identity, embarking on a transformative journey that challenges her understanding of wealth, personal strength, and compassion. As she navigates the trials of her new life at sea and confronts the realities of her own identity, Emma discovers the importance of the values instilled in her by her grandmother and the resilience that lies within. This psychological adventure explores themes of survival and self-discovery against the backdrop of diverse cultures and the vast ocean.