Spirit's key

I am so impressed with this novel! I loved the quasi-realistic island fantasy setting. I grew up sailing along the coast of NC and this took me back to what it felt like to be on camping on an island or anchored in a creek and cut off from the rest of the world. That's a gift in this interconnected, always on digital age! Spirit and those close to her - Sky, her dad, and the wonderfully named Nector Hatterask are a joy to spend time with. Any kid who loves fantasy, mystery or animals will love this book (as I did!).