Patricia MacLachlan, perhaps best know for her Newbery Medal-winning novel “Sarah, Plain and Tall”, has created a beautiful story told through the endearing eyes of a young girl, Louisiana (Louisa). While their parents are traveling for work, Louisa and her younger brother, Theo, stay with their grandparents for the summer on Deer Island.
The children are soon captivated by the ‘language’ of Deer Island, and so was I. This story has so many layers and heart-felt moments. Everyone who reads this book will discover a connection and something special to ‘take away’. For me, its about young love, Louisa and George, and everlasting love, grandparents Boots and Jake. Its about finding a place to belong. And its about the never-ending battle with everyone’s ultimate nemesis, change.
I adore this book! And believe if I were to read it again (which I will), I’d discover even more treasures within the depths of its pages.
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