Beach Plum Island
Beach Plum Island by Holly Robinson, published by Penguin on April 1, 2014, is a 400-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of family life. The story begins with the enigmatic last words of Ava Barrett’s father, prompting her to confront unresolved family dynamics during a challenging time. As Ava navigates her father’s funeral, she faces the estrangement of her sister Elaine and the difficulties of connecting with her troubled half-sister, Gigi.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, love, and the search for truth. As Ava and Gigi work together to uncover the mystery behind their father’s dying words, they confront their own relationships and the secrets that bind them. This edition includes a conversation guide, enhancing the reading experience and encouraging deeper engagement with the story’s themes.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Your brother should know the truth.”
These are the last cryptic words that Ava Barrett’s father says before he dies. But Ava doesn’t have a brother, as far as she knows, so how can she tell him the truth? She dismisses the conversation and dedicates herself to bringing her family together for her father’s funeral. This is no easy task, since her sister, Elaine, has been estranged from the family and still harbors resentment against their stepmother and half-sister, Gigi. Ava, on the other hand, is a single mother who sees Gigi as a troubled teen in need of love and connection.
Ava, too, could use more love in her life and finds it where she least expects it. But the biggest surprise of all is that Gigi holds the key to the mystery surrounding her father’s dying words, and joins Ava in uncovering a secret that rapidly unravels the very fabric of their entire family…
CONVERSATION GUIDE INCLUDED
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