FROM SARAH:

The inspiring and heartwarming story of Norvia, an Ojibwe girl making her way through upheaval in her family life. A book full of sweet sibling relationships, soda shops, and literary references that will make you smile. I loved it. (Pssst... this book was written by an RAR Premium member!)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Despite a move, family upheaval, and the looming threat of world war, Norvia and her siblings—all five of them—are determined to make 1914 their best year ever. Norvia is certain that her future depends upon it... and upon her discretion. But how can she have the best year ever if she has to hide who she truly is?

FROM SARAH:

This story is both whimsical and nautical, and Lucy Landry is a modern Michigan Anne Shirley! It's also shorter than most novels on this list (and you know I *do* love a short read). Sweet and hopeful.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers—and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking…