Great Lakes Great Reads Award Short List, 2015 Junior Library Guild Selection, spring 2015Īgatha Award Short List, Best Children’s/YA "Balliett writes lovingly about (the island’s) rich history and… the shivery exploits of marauding ghosts… a twisty finale adds poignancy." "A lyrical, suspenseful ghost story and a love letter to Nantucket… Plenty of spooky scenes punctuate the story and a surprising twist at the end will have readers flipping back through the pages to revisit the clues buried deep in Balliett’s nuanced descriptions." "Balliett whisks readers to the shores of Nantucket for a mystery swathed in history and ghosts… The island’s immigrant population and subsequent bouquet of cultures is frequently spotlighted, emphasizing that strength is born of diverse roots." Her compassion and enthusiasm shine in her portrayals of the characters… Against the rich seaside of Nantucket, Edwards delivers this ghost story grounded in family, redemption and history, a love letter to a place and a way of life." "With bright, firm tones and stirring intensity, narrator Alison Edwards dives readily into Balliett’s haunting prose. "Balliett outdoes herself here with this surprising story, set in a lovingly depicted present-day Nantucket… Modern themes and old-fashioned values in a ghostly Nantucket wonder, with a twist." Chicago Tribune ( Click here for the whole review.) "In 'Out of the Wild Night,' Balliett has concocted her best novel yet, a story that blends deft wordplay, scintillating adventure, a provocative mystery, an emphatic plea for historic preservation - and a determined public relations campaign on behalf of ghosts." Click the thumbnail images below to read awards and reviews for each book:
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