Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released.
I don't read a lot of middle grade books, but I read and enjoyed a YA book by this author a year or two back and this one sounds really good...
by Jacqueline West
Middle Grade Fantasy Mystery
eBook, Hardcover, Audiobook, 288 Pages
May 11, 2021 by Greenwillow Books
Middle Grade Fantasy Mystery
eBook, Hardcover, Audiobook, 288 Pages
May 11, 2021 by Greenwillow Books
Blurb:
Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesn’t exist.
When Fiona’s family moves to be closer to her older sister’s figure skating club—and far from Fiona’s close-knit group of friends—nobody seems to notice Fiona’s unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the town’s library, a rambling mansion donated to the town by the long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance.
Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. And when she looks for the book again, it’s gone. Almost like it never existed. With stubbornness and a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the book’s strange history. It’s not a novel, but the true story of an unsolved century-old crime filled with clues to the mystery. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected places—maybe even the sister she thinks doesn’t care about her anymore.
When Fiona’s family moves to be closer to her older sister’s figure skating club—and far from Fiona’s close-knit group of friends—nobody seems to notice Fiona’s unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the town’s library, a rambling mansion donated to the town by the long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance.
Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. And when she looks for the book again, it’s gone. Almost like it never existed. With stubbornness and a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the book’s strange history. It’s not a novel, but the true story of an unsolved century-old crime filled with clues to the mystery. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected places—maybe even the sister she thinks doesn’t care about her anymore.
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Will you be checking this book out?
That cover looks amazing! I need to get this book! Great pick!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I agree. That book cover is amazing and the storyline could be for an adult, not just kids.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this! When my daughter starting getting into middle grade fiction (which is now), I find myself more and more drawn to it myself. I'm always searching for books I think we'd both like. I hope you have a great weekend!
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