 First edition | |
| Author | Lauren Wolk |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure fiction Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date | May 2, 2017 |
| Publication place | USA |
| 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
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.
Awards and reception
- NPR Best Book of the Year 2017
- Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year 2018
- Booklist Editors’ Choice selection
- BookPage Best Book of the Year 2018
- Horn Book Fanfare Selection 2018
- Kirkus Best Book of the Year 2018
- School Library Journal Best Book of the Year 2018
- Charlotte Observer Best Book of the Year 2018
- Southern Living Best Book of the Year
- New York Public Library Best Book of the Year 2018
- Winner Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction 2018
References
- "Children's Book Review: Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk. Dutton, $16.99 (304p) ISBN 978-1-101-99485-6". PublishersWeekly.com.
- "BEYOND THE BRIGHT SEA | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- "Dorothy's List: Girl Searches For Answers About Her Mysterious Past 'Beyond The Bright Sea'". Vermont Public Radio. March 25, 2019.
- "Local Setting For 'Beyond The Bright Sea,' Lauren Wolk's New Book". CapeNews.net. 11 May 2017.
- O’Connell, Alex. "Summer books: children" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
- Herald-Republic, Becky Hosman, for the Yakima (14 June 2017). "Book Scene: Engaging story of identity is a page-turner". Yakima Herald-Republic.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "15 Amazing Under-The-Radar Children's Books, According To Kids". Romper. 4 September 2020.
- "NPR's Book Concierge". NPR.org.