My Own Lightning

Lauren Wolk's 'My Own Lightning' is a poignant sequel to her Newbery Honor-winning 'Wolf Hollow,' continuing the story of Annabelle McBride in WWII-era Western Pennsylvania. Months after tragic events, Annabelle struggles with feelings of unresolved justice. A powerful summer storm and the subsequent search for her brother's missing dog propel her into a new adventure, leading her to confront a past adversary, Andy Woodberry. This book delves deeply into themes of justice, forgiveness, self-discovery, and resilience, as Annabelle learns to navigate a complex world and reexamine her deeply held beliefs. It's a beautifully written historical fiction that offers rich opportunities for discussion about morality and growth.

Bestselling author Lauren Wolk returns to the world of Wolf Hollow, in this sequel to her beloved, Newbery Honor–winning debut. ★ “A powerful story to electrify the soul.” –Booklist, starred review “Deep, dark, and indelible.” —The Times of London It’s been several months since the tragic events set in motion by bully Betty Glengarry, and the routine of daily life in Wolf Hollow has slowly returned. But for Annabelle McBride it’s hard to move forward and make peace with what feels like threadbare justice. Newly warm summer days are about to bring a jolt of change on the winds of a powerful storm. In its wake, the search for her brother’s missing dog will set Annabelle on a new path that brings her to unfamiliar doorsteps and reunites her with a too-familiar adversary—Andy Woodberry, who was complicit in Betty’s most terrible acts. Growing up and blazing her own trail will soon force Annabelle to reexamine deeply felt truths—about people, about justice, about herself—that had once seemed so uncomplicated. Bestselling author Lauren Wolk (Beyond the Bright Sea, Echo Mountain) returns to World War II–era Western Pennsylvania in this luminous sequel to her Newbery Honor–winning debut, Wolf Hollow, proving once again why her acclaimed novels have been celebrated as “historical fiction at its finest.”