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When Lucy’s father, a devoted minister, lands a prestigious summer position in the coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine, the family’s dynamics shift. Her mother, eager to secure a prosperous future for her daughter, begins arranging meetings with affluent suitors. Yet Lucy’s heart lies elsewhere: she is captivated by the mysteries of the sea and by a striking ship‑builder whose skill and presence ignite her imagination. As Lucy navigates parental expectations and her growing curiosity about maritime life, she discovers that true identity and belonging may lie beyond the conventional paths laid out for her.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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