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The Village by the Sea
Ages 9–12 · 1988
Bookroo's summary
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth is sent to a remote Maine island, feeling abandoned by her parents and overshadowed by her new baby brother. Stuck in a primitive cottage with her artist grandmother, she reluctantly explores the island. There, she meets Aaron, the mysterious son of the only neighbors. As Elizabeth bonds with Gran and Aaron, she begins to see her world differently. But the summer holds unexpected revelations that will alter her life in ways she never imagined. What secrets does the island hold, and how will they shape Elizabeth's future?
From the publisher
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth is angry about spending the summer with her grandmother in Maine. She’s sure her parents want to be alone with her new baby brother. Elizabeth loves Gran, but she feels stuck on Pring Island in a primative cottage with no hope of friends. Why is she really here?Each day while Gran paints, Elizabeth explores and is slowly drawn to Aaron, the strange son of the only neighbors on the island. Then, almost without realizing it, Elizabeth feels closer to Gran and hears her words in a way she won’t forget.But nothing could prepare her for what was to come…after that summer on Pring Island.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 201
- Reading age
- 10–99+
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 10257
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1993
- First published
- January 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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