*They want their privacy and leave their secrets behind.
*While creating their new life, Lucretia meets some new people, experiences new situations, and finds herself having to make some new decisions.
*Lucretia is a lover of animals and finds herself surrounded by them which brings both positive and negative outcomes.
*With the help of new friends, Lucretia is able is stop running from her old life and mix in her new existence on the island. What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *I knew from page one I was in for a special reading experience.
*Lauren Wolk has a way of writing a story that takes the reader in puts them smack-dab in the middle of the story where your heart-strings will definitely be tugged at.
*The character of Lucretia was one of a kind with a heart as precious as gold.
*The plot moved along at a beautiful pace where the variety of mysteries were revealed at the perfect moments.
*I can't recommend this story enough and know all readers will be affected by the story.
Who Should Read It...
*Along with middle-school readers, this novel is ideal for students also in fifth and fourth grade. I can see it being used as a class read aloud because there is so much to think about and discuss. If you have read Lauren's previous books, you definitely want to add this upcoming title to your "to-be-read" list. Happy Reading!
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