![]() “ has a wonderful gift for depicting the inner lives of her teenage characters in a thoughtful and compassionate manner, while never shying away from the hard questions.” (Quill & Quire (starred review)) "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() But with an enormous revelation, and a heartrending intervention, Maisie may finally discover the strength she needs to find the same peace that the island has brought her within herself. When Maisie’s greatest attempt to maintain the special magic of her friendship with Una goes up in smoke, it seems as though all is lost. Soon Maisie finds herself playing second fiddle-jealous of Una and David’s closeness, and unsure of what those feelings mean. But now everything on Kingfisher has changed: Una has returned from her mainland school a sophisticated young woman too mature for childish games, and even worse, she has an all-consuming infatuation with David Meyer, both an old friend and an older man. This summer Maisie needs that escape more than ever. ![]() She and her beloved cousin Una run wild, and Maisie feels the warm embrace of her big, extended family. For as long as she can remember, Maisie has spent her summers on Kingfisher Island. ![]()
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