Dreaming Darkly by Caitlin Kittredge
Published by Katherine Tegen Books on April 9th 2019
ISBN: 0062665626
Pages: 368
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Ivy’s mother’s death means that she will be living on an island in Maine with an uncle she never knew existed.  She and her mother had always gotten by stealing, grifting, and lying.  Now, though, Ivy must use all the skills and courage she has to navigate an island community which is separated between her Bloodgood family and the Ramseys who have a son, Doyle, with whom Ivy has begun a friendship.  Between Ivy being drugged, a hidden treasure map, Ivy’s joining the track team, and being attacked by both her and Doyle’s families, she must be always alert and on guard.

This book is a combination horror/mystery book with years’ old skeletons being unearthed, silver bars being discovered, Ivy learning that her uncle is really her father, and a friendship not yet turning into romance because Ivy knows that she isn’t ready for anything more yet and knowing the value of friendship.  It is recommended for grades 9-12.

 

Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland