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Beyond the Bright Sea

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Lauren Wolk

Beyond the Bright Sea

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Elizabeth Islands • 1920s

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Lauren Wolk’s historical novel Beyond the Bright Sea, 12-year-old Crow, who was set adrift at birth, lives with her adoptive father Osh on a remote Massachusetts island in 1925. As Crow delves into her mysterious origins, discovering she was born on a former leper colony, she uncovers family secrets and strengthens her bonds with Osh and their friend Miss Maggie, ultimately finding peace and belonging.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Adventurous

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,714 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lauren Wolk's Beyond the Bright Sea captivates readers with its lyrical prose and evocative setting, drawing praise for its heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging. However, some reviewers find the pacing slow and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it remains a beautifully written, thought-provoking novel suited for both young and older audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Beyond the Bright Sea?

A reader who would enjoy Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk is likely someone who appreciates historical fiction with rich, atmospheric settings and strong, young protagonists. Fans of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell or The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett will find this book similarly engaging.

4.4

18,714 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Elizabeth Islands • 1920s

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

770L

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