Fourth Grade Journey

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

The LIght in the Lake by Sarah R. Baughman

How I Heard About It:  I was lucky to receive a copy of this novel directly from the publisher Little Brown.  The cover was captivating and I couldn't wait to open the book and begin reading.  


What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:  
1.  *Can the "magic" and mystery of a one lake bring answers and closure to a young girl who has lost an incredibly close family member?

2.  *Addie is dealing with the loss of her twin brother to a water accident.  

3.  *She is left with her grief, but also a notebook her brother left behind with all of his science notes, observations, and questions.  

4.  *When Addie gains a summer opportunity to work with scientists out on the "lake", she can resist and hopes it brings the answers she is looking for.  

5.  *Addie and a new friend begin to investigate the lake, the mystery, and the loss of a young boy only to find more questions, more mysteries, and more people involved in the "lake" than they thought.  


What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1.  *This story had a bit of everything;  realistic fiction, mystery, and a bit of magic.  

2.  *Addie was an authentic, relatable, and heart-warming character.  I was so happy when Tai came into her life.  The two of them were unstoppable.  

3.  *As I was reading, I could feel the emotion of Addie, her family, and the loss of her brother.  

4.  *I enjoyed how Sarah Baughman wove together the mystery and magic of the lake and brought it all together with a most satisfying conclusion.  

5.  *The Light in the Lake was a beautiful and compelling story that both young and adult readers will enjoy.


Who Should Read It:  Now that I have finished the novel, I would recommend the story for readers in grades five, six, and of course middle-school.  A strong reader in fourth grader could also be considered when thinking of readers this book may fit.  I would use it as a class read aloud because the events in the story would lead to such rich and deep discussions.  Happy Reading!


Rating:   4 STARS out of 5 Stars

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