Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon

By John August

Book #2 in the Arlo Finch series

Arlo Finch uncovers family secrets and ancient spirits at a mysterious summer camp.

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400 pages· 77,672 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

At Camp Redfeather, Arlo Finch and his friends, Indra and Wu, embark on a quest beyond canoeing and hiking. They seek ancient forest spirits and decode cryptic messages in tree bark. As they unravel the mystery of the long-lost Yellow Patrol, Arlo discovers a hidden history tied to his own family. With new faces altering the camp's dynamics and an ancient monster lurking in the lake, Arlo must navigate a world where magic and reality intertwine. What secrets will he uncover, and how will they change his life forever?

From the publisher

The second book of a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure series by acclaimed screenwriter John August.

Arlo Finch and the Rangers of Pine Mountain Company are headed off for two weeks at Camp Redfeather. But this summer camp is more than canoeing and hiking. It’s also a chance to search for ancient forest spirits, discover mysterious messages encoded in tree bark—and perhaps even encounter the ancient monster who lurks in the lake’s icy waters.

At camp, new faces and sudden departures change the dynamics of the Blue Patrol. And when Arlo and his best friends Indra and Wu stumble upon clues about the long-lost Yellow Patrol, Arlo uncovers a stunning history that leads right back to his very own family.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 400
Words: 77,672
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 620L

Themes & topics

Books about detectives Books about outdoor activities Books about friendship Books about supernatural creatures Books about hidden objects

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Potty Humor

Some pixies scatter boy and girl underwear in the trees and in the morning the campers have to sort through and gather it up. A boy thinks it is a little embarrassing.

Language

One character gives somebody “the finger.”

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