Description: "The alternating first-person present-tense voices of Alice and Leo provide immediacy and intimacy, while the interactions between and among their down-to-earth families add realism, making the implausible feel possible. The island lighthouse setting proves an ideal venue for otherworldly communication . . . A heartwarming, emotional tale of family, grief, and acceptance." -- Kirkus Reviews "Beautifully written and captures the agony of unresolved grief. Lee provides rich detail on the physical landscape of the island, and each chapter slowly reveals answers to Alice's many questions, leaving readers eager for more." -- School Library Journal "A heartfelt exploration of grief and familial love." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books " In her first novel, Lee offers an involving, uplifting story about coming to terms with grief and finding a meaningful way to move forward." -- Booklist " the narrative's heart and energy, as well as its portrayal of the many ways one can be isolated and paralyzed by grief, feel true and meaningful." -- Horn Book portrayal of the many ways one can be isolated and paralyzed by grief, feel true and meaningful." -- Horn Book portrayal of the many ways one can be isolated and paralyzed by grief, feel true and meaningful." -- Horn Book portrayal of the many ways one can be isolated and paralyzed by grief, feel true and meaningful." -- Horn Book

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