A beautiful and captivating dystopian tale resonant with love
and hope from the acclaimed poet and New York Times bestselling
author of The Color of Lightning, Stormy Weather, and Enemy
Women
See the rain forests . . . northern beauty, misted nights. Come
to Lighthouse Island . . .
In the coming centuries, Earth's population has exploded and
covered the planet with endless cities. It is an unwelcoming world
for Nadia Stepan, abandoned at age four and left with only a
drawing of the Big Dipper and her mother's parting words: "Look to
the North Star, and we will always be there." Nadia grows up
dreaming of the vacation spot called Lighthouse Island, in a place
called the Pacific Northwest where she believes her long-lost
parents must be.
In the meantime, this bright and witty orphan finds refuge in
neglected books, and the voice of Big Radio that emanates from an
abandoned satellite, patiently reading the great classical books of
the world.
When an opportunity for escape appears, Nadia strikes out in
search of a dream. She faces every contingency with inventiveness
and meets a man who changes the course of her life. Together, they
head north toward a place of wild beauty that lies far beyond the
megalopolis: Lighthouse Island.
General
Imprint: |
William Morrow Paperbacks
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2014 |
First published: |
July 2014 |
Authors: |
Paulette Jiles
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 135 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-223251-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
0-06-223251-7 |
Barcode: |
9780062232519 |
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