Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships. “Readers will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreak-and healing-of addiction.” - Kirkus 'Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships. A powerful story about an important topic.' - School Library Journal (starred review) Īward-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. There, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake-one that can make wishes come true. So now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents’ fighting. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. He’s a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn’t Daddy. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both.įor Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Some summers are meant to break your heart. Perfect for fans of Orphan Island and Wishtree, The Mending Summer is the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish-author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely-about a girl who is struggling to deal with her father’s alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake…

August Isle by Ali Standish