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""AUDACIOUS UNPREDICTABILITY"" ""PROFOUNDLY MOVING"" Truth and storytelling collide in this modern-day adventure when sixteen-year-old Megan Elida Fay, the great-great-granddaughter of Wendy Darling, must learn to embrace the possibility that forgotten Fable Island exists and that Peter Pan and the Faerie Queen are real. But Meg, living in the attic of her aunt's weather-beaten house on the Maine coast, alongside the nursery toys and memories of her ancestors' past, is haunted by her mother's death and her father's sudden disappearance. Will Meg be able to bend time and find the elusive island, the one we have come to know as Neverland, as her mother once promised her she would, and discover her free-spirited and playful self once more? Can she open herself to the possibility of magic in a fabled land where dreams come true when one believes?

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"""An amazing evocation of a magical place where...dreams come true. Alicia uses the adventures of a 5th-generation Wendy Darling to reintroduce us to the universal themes in the original Peter Pan: memory, courage, joy, sadness, love, and the uplifting influence of believing in magic. James Barrie would be proud."" - Pam Webber, Bestselling Author of Life Dust"

"""This fantasy novel from Alicia Cahalane Lewis is a deeply philosophical and contemplative reimagining of Scottish novelist J. M. Barrie's classic Peter Pan narrative. One of the novel's strengths is its audacious unpredictability; the narrative doesn't go where readers will expect it to. There's also an impressive focus on rich, immersive description, as well as thematically powerful statements...Readers expecting a whimsical story about fairies and the faerie realm will be disappointed. This is a much deeper novel, exploring complex issues like children struggling with loss, dealing with grief, environmental stewardship, the power of belief, and the magic created by embracing wonder. Deep readers will find this novel unconventional, perceptive, and profoundly moving."" -Blue Ink Review --- ""Lewis (author of Restless) engraves this modern-day fairy tale with a deep sense of regret, from Meg's debilitating grief to her aunt's weariness at how to help to her father's downward spiral when the magic feels impossible. Meg's teen angst is palpable, as is her internal struggle between what she sees in the world around her and the mystery she senses hovering just out of her reach. Too practical and too wracked by grief, Meg works hard to convince herself that her mother can't have transcended death to live on Fable Island, despite the glimmering signs that she is part of something much, much bigger than herself. ""Part coming-of-age journey and part lesson in grief, Lewis's tale encourages readers to let go while moving forward. Meg's relationship with her father-and his failed attempt at reconciliation-is painful to watch, as is her best friend Theo's quicker grasp of magical thinking, despite Meg's legacy. After much effort, Meg eventually concedes: ""Fable Island may not be real but it exists... It is in the hearts and minds of those who believe."" Lewis delivers a delicate balance between real life and the whisper of magic throughout, building moments of drama and whimsy that will stick with readers long after the last page. ""Comparable Titles: Liz Michalski's Darling Girl, Alex Flinn's Beastly."" -BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly --- ""With the promise of magic, adventure and Faerie Tales, we follow Meg, the great, great granddaughter of Wendy Darling as she seeks to discover if Fable Island is real after all...This book as well as all the elements of magic and fantasy realms deals with some other heavier subjects like grief, the death of a child and finding out who you are...Belief and hope to the end. This is a quick read, and one that is perfect as either a standalone read or one I'd love to see a sequel too. Perfect for fantasy fans who believe in magic and possibilities!"" -Cathryn Melani, A LoveReading ambassador, Love Reading Indie Books We Love --- ""This is a thought-provoking, character driven novel with a dash of magical realism about trying to find hope and belief in your darkest moments."" -Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador, Love Reading Indie Books We Love --- ""An amazing evocation of a magical place where...dreams come true. Alicia uses the adventures of a 5th-generation Wendy Darling to reintroduce us to the universal themes in the original Peter Pan: memory, courage, joy, sadness, love, and the uplifting influence of believing in magic. James Barrie would be proud."" - Pam Webber, Bestselling Author of Life Dust"

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Mother, poet, novelist, and Reiki Master from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Alicia Cahalane Lewis offers inspirational insight and meditation guidance to help you find a deeper connection to self and the planet.

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