Reading Metrics
Description
Lost by Ainsworth, Eve is about a young person secretly leading a ring of smugglers to save her village and remaining family fortune from her wastrel cousin. When her crew rescues an injured stranger from the sea, her dangerous but lucrative situation becomes complicated. The story explores themes of loss, survival, and resilience.
Quick Summary
"Lost" is a gut-punch of a story about two wounded kids who accidentally become each other's lifeline, proving that sometimes the people who understand us best are the ones who've been just as broken. Kids will love how Alfie and Alice's friendship grows from awkward encounters into something powerful, with scenes that balance hard truths about grief with surprising moments of lightness that feel like breathing room. If your kid likes "Fish in a Tree" or "The One and Only Ivan", they'll devour this story about finding hope in the unlikeliest friendship. Perfect for readers ages 10-13 in grades 5-7 who want something that hits different from the typical middle school story.