Our Castle by the Sea

By: Lucy Strange

Narrated by: Lucy Strange

In this haunting and compelling follow-up to the instant classic The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Lucy Strange takes a seafaring myth and grounds it in the stark reality of World War II.

Growing up in a lighthouse, 11-year-old Pet's world has been one of storms, secret tunnels, and stories about sea monsters. But now the country is at war and the clifftops are a terrifying battleground. Pet will need to muster all her bravery to uncover why her family is being torn apart.

This is the story of a girl who is afraid and unnoticed. A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy planes ripping through the skies overheard. A girl who is somehow destined to become part of the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone.

©2018, 2019 by Lucy Strange (P)2019 Scholastic Inc.

I love the way she tells the story.

Lucy Strange is a very good author and I love this book. I would love a sequel!

Wonderful storytelling, weaving magic, history and beloved characters.

The history behind the story, even though I thought I knew the facts of WW2, was remarkable.

A fabulous second book by Strange

This is the second book by Lucy Strange that I have listened to and I absolutely loved it. I've heard so many wartime stories growing up, as told by both my parents and grandparents, about their time during WWII in the UK, that I could really immerse myself in this book. I really enjoy Strange's prose and her approach to writing from a child's point a view without it being a childish read. Children at the time of the war were typically far more precocious and independent than today's coddled children. I very much relate to Pet.

I do have to agree with a couple of other reviewers that the villain revealing all at the end in rather long monologues was less effective than having the story come out as told by different members of the investigative team might have been. Why everything would be explained as it was in the setting when it was explained seems unrealistic. Other than that, a fantastic listen!

Great book!

So interesting and has a very hooking
plot. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a great read

amazing

this is my favorite book and I have read a a lot! if you liked this book I think you would probably enjoy the coequal. " the secret of nightingale wood" which I have read and enjoyed. they are totally different genres though but overall I love this book! it is my favorite. thankyou for writing this book Lucy! thankyou for reading.