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Beyond the Bright Sea

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Beyond the Bright Sea follows the journey of a young girl named Crow, who was abandoned as a baby on a Massachusetts island. As she grows up, her curiosity about her origins leads her on a quest filled with discovery, danger, and understanding of her place in the world. Set against the backdrop of an isolated yet beautiful landscape, the story weaves themes of identity and belonging.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you love adventurous tales filled with mystery and discovery. The story captures the fascination of exploring your identity and history while embracing the beautiful yet isolated life on a small island. Its compelling characters and vivid setting create an enchanting backdrop for young readers who appreciate heartfelt narratives.

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Beyond the Bright Sea

Crow sets out to find her lost identity - and, ultimately, to learn what it means to be a family.

Vivid and heartfelt, Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted, gripping tale of buried treasure and belonging.

The second stunning novel from the acclaimed author of Wolf Hollow.

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The second stunning novel from the acclaimed author of Wolf Hollow.

'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' - The Times

Crow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a washed-up skiff as a baby and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbour across the sandbar. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow's heart, triggering an unstoppable chain of events.

Crow sets out to find her lost identityβ€”and, ultimately, to learn what it means to be a family.

Vivid and heartfelt, Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted, gripping tale of buried treasure and belonging.

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Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk is praised for its tense and moving storyline, with strong character development and themes of love that transcend blood ties. Crow, the heroine, is noted for her captivating qualities, and the immersive setting has been compared to the works of Daphne du Maurier. The book is described as both lyrical and heart-rending, offering a touching exploration of belonging and family, with praise for its emotional depth and engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552574303

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

About the Author

After graduating from Brown University in 1981 with a degree in English literature, Lauren Wolk spent a year as a writer with the Battered Women's Project of the St. Paul American Indian Center, and then worked as both an editor and an English teacher. Since 2007, she has been the Associate Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. She is an award-winning poet and also a visual artist. Wolf Hollow is set in western Pennsylvania where her family roots run deep. Both of her parents were raised in that area, her mother on a farm and in a family that served as the inspiration for the novel.

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