Quila MacFarlane is devastated by the death of her mother, especially now that it’s just her and her father on Devils Rock where her father i...
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Nov 16, 2010
Chris
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This story takes place in 1850 where Quila a 12 year old girl lives with her father, a light house keeper, on a remote island off the coast of Maine. Quila's mother has just died and now Quila must take on the adult tasks of cooking, cleaning and the other endless chores involved with keeping up a light house on this lonely island. One day after a severe storm, something washes ashore that changes her life forever. It is a baby who Quila and her father lovingly name Cecelia, which means gift
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Dec 03, 2011
Debbie
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This is a beautiful book about a girl and her father, living alone in a Maine lighthouse in the 1850's. Their lives our profoundly changed when a baby washes ashore and they decide to keep her as part of their family.
The cover is from 1913, painted by an unknown painter. The inside drawings by Judy Pedersen match the tone of the story. This is an example of a book I like to call attention to those who like graphic novels. I don't think illustrated books get enough attention.
The cover is from 1913, painted by an unknown painter. The inside drawings by Judy Pedersen match the tone of the story. This is an example of a book I like to call attention to those who like graphic novels. I don't think illustrated books get enough attention.
Oct 16, 2009
Joshlyn
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Not what I expected. I thought this book was going to be a long, philisophical "find yourself" kind-of book. Happily it is a simple read, based around a true story. I felt very connected to the characters.
Hahaha Okay I just realized why I was totally not on the same page as everyone else with this book. I read a completly different book! I read GIFTSSSS from the Sea not GIFT(with no "s")
Okay you guys have got to read this book, it's great!
Hahaha Okay I just realized why I was totally not on the same page as everyone else with this book. I read a completly different book! I read GIFTSSSS from the Sea not GIFT(with no "s")
Okay you guys have got to read this book, it's great!
Jun 12, 2009
Kris
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A quick middle school read, grades 4-8 should enjoy it. 12-year-old Quila lives with her widowed father, a lighthouse keeper. After a storm, a bundle washes ashore on the lighthouse island with a baby inside. They decide to raise the baby and she brings happiness to the grieving family. 2 years later, a visitor comes to the island who may destroy this happiness. A charming story, however unlikely the scenario.
Jun 14, 2009
Jeana
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This was such a sweet little book. I grabbed it at the library with a bunch of other books for Bianca to read while she's off track. When I looked at the back of the book and read about the author's inspiration, I had to read it. It takes place on a small island in Maine in the mid-1800's about the daughter of a Lighthouse keeper.
The language was pretty; the story sweet and tender and truthful.
The language was pretty; the story sweet and tender and truthful.
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Oct 13, 2009
Kate
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It was a wonderful book!! Full of surprises!! I kind of knew he was going to do that thing he did in the end (The father) Wonderful wrighting and wonderful theme. I noticed the lesson in the end was family is all that matters and that it hurts to lose them but once a door closes another one opens. :)
Mar 20, 2011
Tara
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Mar 27, 2011
Sarah
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i recieved this book in grade 4, but the story line is so good you can read it at any age. It's a girl-by-the-sea story... What would you do if you lived on a lighthouse island and have never even seen a tree?
Jan 09, 2010
Tami
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I got this from Jackie's facebook and got the author wrong. It was okay.
Jan 11, 2010
Carol
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The length and tone are reminiscent of Sarah Plain and Tall - I enjoyed the mythical quality.
Nov 30, 2011
Tara
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Excellent book for early middle school. The books takes place about a century ago, and though it is a simple story, it is well written and perfect for a shorter novel for teaching which can be hard to find. Excellent characters that you will grow to love. The time period is also a welcome change from our techno-laced society.
Feb 01, 2011
Katie
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i meant to read GIFT FROM THE SEA.
maybe i would have liked this more if i hadn't had such high expectations.
many of the reviews for this book are actually talking about Gift(no 's') From the Sea.
maybe i would have liked this more if i hadn't had such high expectations.
many of the reviews for this book are actually talking about Gift(no 's') From the Sea.
Dec 10, 2007
Alli
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This would make a good book club read. Embrace the period of life you are in, love it, enojoy it but remember never to lose yourself along the journey.
Jan 30, 2008
Jere
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This was a great book. Anne found who she was and balance in her life through observing God's creations.
Sep 08, 2007
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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A young girl tries to adjust to having a new mother.
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