“The Ocean At The End Of The Lane”

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane – Neil Gaiman

Now, I am not usually a person who gravitates towards reading fantasy novels, but after a few people recommended this book to me, and it was on our Wildcat Reads list, I thought I would give it a try.  The story is set in England where a man returns to his childhood home and recounts the story of his friendship with Lettie Hempstock, a magical and unusual girl well beyond her years.  Their fantastical adventure will literally take you deep beneath the sea and remind you of childhood stories where anything is possible.  Both parents and teens can appreciate this book.  Suitable for grades 8-12.