Book description
Twelve-year-old Addie should avoid Maple Lake. After all, her twin brother Amos drowned there only a few months ago. But its crisp, clear water runs in her veins, and the notebook Amos left behind, filled with clues about a mysterious creature in the lake's inky-blue depths, keeps calling her back.…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Light in the Lake as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I fall hard for girl protagonists who are into science, and Addie is no exception. I love the science vs. magic theme, with Addie investigating her deceased brother’s belief in a magical creature that lives in the lake where he drowned.
The book has a mystery vibe that grabbed me from the get-go, and Addie’s courageous environmental investigations (diving into that murky lake!) are riveting. Rich language, thought-provoking themes, and big questions make this an engaging and important book for middle-grade readers.
From Kimberly's list on middle grade kids and nature mingle.
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