Description
In early-nineteenth century Scotland, sixteen-year-old Josie, an orphan, is sent to live with an aunt and uncle on the rocky, stormy northwest coast. Everything and everyone in her new surroundings, including her relatives, is sinister, threatening, and mysterious. She's told that Eli, the young man she's attracted to, is forbidden to her, but not why. Spirited, curious, and determined, Josie sets out to learn the village's secrets and discovers evil, fueled by heartless greed, as well as a ghostly presence eager for revenge. An author's note gives the historical inspiration for this story.
Reviews
"Bunting skillfully drops clues about the cruel truth Josie will discover and cleverly incorporates supernatural elements into the historical aspects of the story about the intentional "wrecking" of ships for their bounty." - Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780544938816
Author Eve Bunting
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Reviews
"Bunting skillfully drops clues about the cruel truth Josie will discover and cleverly incorporates supernatural elements into the historical aspects of the story about the intentional "wrecking" of ships for their bounty." - Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780544938816
Author Eve Bunting
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
