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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