Under the Light of Fireflies

By: Lee Sanders

Narrated by: Christian Leatherman

A Booklist Starred Review

A big-hearted coming-of-age debut about a tiger, a Russian, a model airplane, unexplainable disaster, and a bewildered twelve-year-old boy just trying to find his place in the world.

It's 1981 in Texarkana, Texas, and Noah Ellis is trying hard to remember. Still reeling from the loss of his father in a suspicious tragedy, Noah is in a tragedy of his own—one that results in another inexplicable death, this time leaving Noah to suffer from severe amnesia.

After that day, everything changes. Noah becomes an unwitting star in a highly publicized trial. Girls start to notice him, and kids who once bullied him now allow him to run with their pack—at a cost. Standing as always in his big brother's shadow, Noah also has a little sister he must look out for. But Noah's still stuck on that day and the accident he can't remember. As town secrets come to light and summer draws to a close, Noah must find a way to salvage all that he's lost, and to learn what is truly precious.

©2024 Lee Sanders (P)2024 Tantor Media

timeless memories

As a child of Texarkana it brought back my memories into a timeless cherished past.

Coming of Age (with a twist)

I loved this nostalgic visit to my hometown during one of my favorite summers. I’m a year older than the author. He did a great job of describing various parts of town, along with how we preteens entertained ourselves at that time. The darker side, however, was a big surprise as I became engrossed in the story! It was a great read for me! I might need a series…