Beyond the Bright Sea
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– Winner of the 2018 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction –
From the bestselling author of Echo Mountain and Newbery Honor–winner Wolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea is an acclaimed best book of the year.
An NPR Best Book of the Year • A Parents’ Magazine Best Book of the Year • A Booklist Editors’ Choice selection • A BookPage Best Book of the Year • A Horn Book Fanfare Selection • A Kirkus Best Book of the Year • A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • A Charlotte Observer Best Book of the Year • A Southern Living Best Book of the Year • A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
“The sight of a campfire on a distant island…proves the catalyst for a series of discoveries and events—some poignant, some frightening—that Ms. Wolk unfolds with uncommon grace.” –The Wall Street Journal
★ “Crow is a determined and dynamic heroine.” —Publishers Weekly
★ “Beautiful, evocative.” —Kirkus
The moving story of an orphan, determined to know her own history, who discovers the true meaning of family.
Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar.
Crow has always been curious about the world around her, but it isn’t until the night a mysterious fire appears across the water that the unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart. Soon, an unstoppable chain of events is triggered, leading Crow down a path of discovery and danger.
Vivid and heart-wrenching, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted and tensely paced tale that explores questions of identity, belonging, and the true meaning of family.
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A haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of history. The moving story of an orphan, determined to know her own history, who discovers the true meaning of family. A stunning tale of resilience, persistence, and friendship across three generations of families. A luminous sequel to Wolf Hollow. A moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.
ASIN : 1101994878
Publisher : Puffin Books
Publication date : September 18, 2018
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781101994870
ISBN-13 : 978-1101994870
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Reading age : 10 – 12 years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.06 x 0.8 x 7.75 inches
Grade level : 5 – 6
Lexile measure : 770L
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Customers love this book, describing it as a meaningful adventure that captivates readers from pre-teens through adults. The writing is well-crafted, with one customer noting how the pages sparkle with the ebb and flow of language. Moreover, the book features wonderfully developed characters, particularly an unusual main character, and includes many great lessons. Customers find the pacing engaging, and one review highlights how the historical fiction pulls readers in.
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