The Mending Summer

Perfect for fans of Orphan Island and Wishtree, The Mending Summer is a stunning middle grade novel by Ali Standish. It follows Georgia, a young girl dealing with her father's alcoholism, who discovers an enchanted lake that can grant wishes. With her new friend Angela, Georgia hopes to use the lake's magic to heal her family, but as the situation at home worsens and a troubled boy arrives at the lake, the wishes begin to spiral out of control. This poignant narrative explores the courage required to mend a broken heart amidst the challenges of addiction.