Book details
At Yellow Lake
Description
Etta, Peter and Jonah all find themselves at a cabin by the shore of Yellow Lake, and flung together in the terrifying series of events that follows. Jonah has come to Yellow Lake to try to get in touch with his Ojibwe roots. Peter is there to bury a lock of his mother's hair - her final request. Etta is on the run from her mother's creepy boyfriend, Kyle, and his dodgy friends. But as the three take shelter in the cabin, finding surprising solace in each other's company, they soon realise that they have inadvertently stumbled onto the scene of a horrifying crime, and Kyle and his cronies have no intention of letting them escape. A sparkling debut from new teen author, Jane McLoughlin, At Yellow Lake will keep readers gripped until the final page. "A page turning story which oozes menace. A fantastic debut and a treat for Young Adult readers." Anne Cassidy, award-winning author of Looking for JJ
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
369 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'At Yellow Lake' offers readers an engaging and suspenseful plot that intertwines the lives of three teenagers from different backgrounds, keeping readers hooked as the story unfolds.
- Character Development: Jane McLoughlin skillfully develops her characters, allowing readers to form deep connections with them and explore their complex personalities and backgrounds.
- Cultural Insight: The book provides insight into Native American culture through one of the main characters, providing a valuable perspective and promoting cultural understanding.
- Themes of Survival and Friendship: 'At Yellow Lake' explores powerful themes such as survival, friendship, and the journey to self-discovery, making it a thought-provoking read that resonates with a wide audience.