A debut middle-grade novel about grief and friendship, with a touch of magic-perfect for fans of Barbara O'Connor.
Michelle Lee is an award-winning published scholar, fiction writer, and poet. She has edited various academic and literary journals, and was twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She lives in Florida with her family, listening to her nine-year old daughter sing, and spending time in cafés with her husband. Find her at michelleleewritesmagic.com.
"The alternating first-person present-tense voices of Alice and Leo
provide immediacy and intimacy, while the interactions between and
among their down-to-earth families add realism, making the
implausible feel possible. The island lighthouse setting proves an
ideal venue for otherworldly communication . . . A heartwarming,
emotional tale of family, grief, and acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews
"Beautifully written and captures the agony of unresolved grief.
Lee provides rich detail on the physical landscape of the island,
and each chapter slowly reveals answers to Alice's many questions,
leaving readers eager for more." --School Library Journal "A
heartfelt exploration of grief and familial love." --Bulletin of
the Center for Children's Books
"In her first novel, Lee offers an involving, uplifting story about
coming to terms with grief and finding a meaningful way to move
forward." --Booklist "the narrative's heart and energy, as well as
its portrayal of the many ways one can be isolated and paralyzed by
grief, feel true and meaningful." --Horn Book
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
