THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT by Lucy Strange

The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction / Gothic Mystery / Fantasy & Adventure
Recommended Age: 12–14 years

From the acclaimed author known as the Queen of Gothic comes a gripping mystery where science and magic intertwine. Faye Fitzgerald remembers little about the night that changed her life or why she has been sent to the isolated Auk Island School. Raised among nature alongside her botanist father, Faye struggles to adjust to the bleak, treeless island, where students are treated more like prisoners than pupils. As her classmates begin to rebel against their cruel headmaster, Faye feels drawn to a mysterious mountain known as the Knife. There, a web of secrets begins to unravel, leading her on a dangerous journey involving a murdered prince, a majestic stag, and a magical key that can open any door. As Faye searches for answers, she must uncover the truth about her father's scientific discoveries and confront the mysteries of her own past. Atmospheric and suspenseful, this enchanting Gothic adventure explores family, courage, and the healing power of nature.