Review by Sasha.
Freya has come to visit her grandparents who live on a remote island. Last year she visited them with her brother - but last year her brother died alone in a boating accident. Whilst back on the island, Freya finds a way, with the calming presence of her grandparents and the gentle care and attention of the people around her, to adjust to the fact that her brother has gone, and that life - and love - are still vibrantly in the air.
This book was very different from most books I've read. It was beautifully written and the main character, Freya, was very clearly portrayed. It was written in Freya's point of view and was really how she reacted to being back on the island her brother drowned on. She dealt very well with the situation and was very sensitive but strong. The book was centered around her feelings and how she felt for certain new characters coming in to her life. Nothing very dramatic happened in the storyline but it was almost peaceful to read a book like that. It is full of emotion and some parts may bring a tear to your eye. I don't think I will ever forget this book.
Review by Sasha, aged 12
This sounds really good, thanks for the review!
It sounds a bit similar to Flightsend by Linda Newbery.
Posted by: Jenny | 28 April 2009 at 11:34 AM
The books sounds good. And emotional :)
Posted by: Katie Pinn | 29 April 2009 at 07:19 PM