Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (Bullying, peril, dangerous antics)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
12yo Lucretia and her mother have just moved to Candle Island in Maine. Her father has recently died and they have moved to a new place for some privacy and to escape memories. But the town isn't very welcoming - during the summer, the population explodes with summer vacationers, and even though they are permanent, Lucretia knows it won't be easy to make friends. Especially as they have moved into Murdock's old house. Murdock is a girl about Lucretia's age, who resents anyone in her former house. And the summer kids, they are the worst, entitled bullies with no consequences.
Lauren Wolk spins a marvelous story. I have loved her books ever since I read Wolf Hollow, and reflected back often during my reading of Candle Island. Wolk's books stick with you, and this will too. Kid readers will love the growing friendships, the animals and the island adventure. Adults will recognize the hard decisions parents are faced with, and the consequences of spoiling children. The characters default white.
Lisa Librarian
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