Candle Island

Written by Lauren Wolk

On Candle Island, secrets and art intertwine, challenging Lucretia's quest for peace.

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352 pages· 80,442 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Lucretia seeks solace on Candle Island, escaping a tragic past and her mother's fame. As she paints and explores, she uncovers hidden rooms and meets a mysterious boy. The island's secrets pull her into a tide of discovery. Can Lucretia find her voice amidst the whispers of the past and the island's mysteries?

From the publisher

A moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea. Lucretia Sanderson has a secret. Lucretia and her mother have come to tiny Candle Island, Maine (Population: Summer, 986; Winter, 315) to escape–escape memories of the car accident that killed her father and escape the journalists that hound her mother, a famous and reclusive artist. The rocky coast and ocean breeze are a welcome respite for Lucretia, who dedicates her summer days to painting, exploring the island, and caring for an orphaned osprey chick. But Candle Island has secrets of its own–a hidden room in her new house, a mysterious boy with a beautiful voice–and just like the strong tides that surround the shores, they will catch Lucretia in their wake. With an unforgettable New England setting and a complex web of relationships old and new, Candle Island is a powerful story about art, loss, and the power of being true to your own voice.

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