Twelve-year-old Caroline Murphy lives on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Born during a hurricane, she is teased as bad luck, and her mother left years ago without a word. Caroline sees a ghost, waits for her mother to return, and forms a bond with Kalinda, a new girl from Barbados who helps her face questions about family, belonging, and who she loves.
This is a middle-grade novel with a strong sense of place, aimed at readers who like quiet, emotional stories about loneliness and growing up. It also gives young readers a gentle, honest look at a girl first noticing her own feelings.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
