Marina in the Middle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Marina in the Middle

By Nicole Melleby

Part of the The House on Sunrise Lagoon series

Middle child Marina seeks belonging while facing fears and unexpected challenges.

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224 pages
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Marina Ali-O'Connor, the anxious middle child, feels like the forgotten one in her family. Secretly afraid of water, she longs to stand out. When Boom, a young filmmaker, moves nearby, they embark on a documentary project to make Marina the favorite Ali-O'Connor. But as plans unravel, Marina must confront her fears and question if she'll ever truly belong. Will she find her place or remain lost in the middle?

From the publisher

Return to Sunrise Lagoon in this warmhearted sequel, which finds anxious middle child Marina making waves on her journey to trusting herself. If you want to get to know Marina Ali-O’Connor, you need to know three things: One, despite her name, Marina is secretly afraid of the water. Two, she wanted to be one of the Oldest Siblings, but is stuck smack dab in the middle. Three, she’s pretty certain she’s the Extra Ali-O’Connor kid–the forgotten one. When Boom, a budding filmmaker exactly Marina’s age, moves in across the lagoon, she decides that Marina’s quest to become someone’s favorite Ali-O’Connor would make a perfect documentary. But when each plan goes a little bit wrong, Marina begins to wonder if she’ll ever feel like she belongs, or if she’ll always be lost in the middle.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
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Published
May 9, 2023
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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9781643753119

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