Beyond the Bright Sea explained

Beyond the Bright Sea
Author:Lauren Wolk
Country:USA
Language:English
Genre:Adventure fiction
Historical fiction
Publisher:Dutton Books for Young Readers
Pub Date:May 2, 2017
Media Type:Print (Paperback)
Pages:320
Isbn:9781101994870
Oclc:1003998426

Beyond the Bright Sea is a 2017 children's historical adventure fiction written by the American author Lauren Wolk. It was published by Dutton Books for Young Readers on May 2, 2017[1] [2] [3] [4]

Plot

Beyond the Bright Sea is about a twelve year-old girl named Crow who was found on Elizabeth Islands by Osh, who found her in a skiff on the island of Cuttyhunk. She is being raised by Osh and their neighbor Miss Maggie. As Crow grows up she finds out about her history and family starting with Penikese Island, an old leper colony.[5] [6] [7]

Awards and reception

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Children's Book Review: Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk. Dutton, $16.99 (304p) ISBN 978-1-101-99485-6. PublishersWeekly.com.
  2. Web site: BEYOND THE BRIGHT SEA | Kirkus Reviews. www.kirkusreviews.com.
  3. Web site: Dorothy's List: Girl Searches For Answers About Her Mysterious Past 'Beyond The Bright Sea'. March 25, 2019. Vermont Public Radio.
  4. Web site: Local Setting For 'Beyond The Bright Sea,' Lauren Wolk's New Book. CapeNews.net. 11 May 2017 .
  5. News: Summer books: children. Alex. O’Connell. www.thetimes.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Book Scene: Engaging story of identity is a page-turner. Becky Hosman, for the Yakima. Herald-Republic. Yakima Herald-Republic. 14 June 2017 .
  7. Web site: 15 Amazing Under-The-Radar Children's Books, According To Kids. Romper. 4 September 2020 .
  8. Web site: NPR's Book Concierge. NPR.org.