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Candle Island

Lauren Wolk

Lucretia Sanderson and her mother spend time on Candle Island, Maine, seeking distance from the car accident that killed Lucretia’s father and from journalists pursuing her mother, a well-known but reclusive artist. Lucretia has a secret of her own. During the summer, she paints, explores the island, and cares for an orphaned osprey chick. On the island, her experiences with art and its rocky coast unfold alongside the family’s loss.

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Book details

Word Count
80442
Themes
Animals · Art And Creativity · Grief And Loss · Home · Nature
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published
April 28, 2026
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780593698563
Language
English
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