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Candle Island

Crafted by Lauren Wolk

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Overview

A moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.Lucretia Sanderson has a secret.Lucretia and her mother have come to tiny Candle Island, Maine ( Summer, 986; Winter, 315) to escape—escape memories of the car accident that killed her father and escape the journalists that hound her mother, a famous and reclusive artist. The rocky coast and ocean breeze are a welcome respite for Lucretia, who dedicates her summer days to painting, exploring the island, and caring for an orphaned osprey chick.But Candle Island has secrets of its own—a hidden room in her new house, a mysterious boy with a beautiful voice—and...

The narrative benefits from its balanced use of detail, offering enough description to establish context without overwhelming the reader. This measured approach allows the story to maintain momentum while still providing a vivid sense of place and atmosphere throughout the book.