The Wide Starlight

The Wide Starlight

Nicole Lesperance - 2022

Overview

This atmospheric novel follows sixteen-year-old Eli as she grapples with the mystery of her mother's disappearance a decade prior. Her mother vanished from a frozen Norwegian fjord under the Northern Lights after whistling at them, a legend warning against such actions. Now living an ordinary life on Cape Cod, Eli is drawn back to the possibility of reunion when the Northern Lights appear overhead. Her act of whistling brings her mother back, but not alone, ushering in a series of strange occurrences and a journey to the world's northern tip.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy atmospheric, mystery-driven young adult fiction.
• Fans of stories blending folklore with contemporary settings.
• Teens interested in themes of family, memory, and the supernatural.

Key features

• Format: Trade Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Random House
• ISBN: 9780593116241
• Year: 2022