Portia Blake is expecting a summer full of fun when she and her brother travel to western New York to spend a few months with their cousin, Julian. What Portia isn’t expecting is their discovery of a ghost town, complete with Victorian treasures, and an eccentric older couple who look like they’ve stepped straight out of the past. But can Portia and Julian keep their secret safe from the meddling adults who just might spoil everything?
Gone-Away Lake is an imaginative, charming book that’s the perfect summer read—and the perfect way to enjoy the end of your summer.
Genre: Fiction (Children’s) Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4.5 You’ll like this book if: You love whimsical, wandering stories that aren’t really plot-driven. You won’t like this book if: You’re looking for more of a fast-paced adventure than a quiet ramble.