This is a book I have been debating for awhile. On the one hand I love time travel type books but the cover kind of put me off. I am glad I read it - not sure how well it will be received by kids and there are some flaws but...
The book focuses on Claire and Annie who are separated by about 30 years. Claire lives with her mother in an old lighthouse. Since the death of her sister Annie, Claire has been eaten up by guilt and grief and her mother is consumed with her art. Claire just wants to get away. Annie lives with her mother and father in Toronto. She has no other relatives. While her parents are all business she is an introspective artist.
When Annie's mother is in a car accident and is in a coma, Annie suddenly finds herself traveling through paintings and visiting Claire. How are they connected? Why is this happening?
So a few issues with the book - who exactly was Mrs. Silver? It never really said. The whole traveling through a painting? Not really explained in any way. Also, anytime a book goes back and forth between characters it can be hard to keep them straight, especially when there is an Annie in both settings.
Overall I did enjoy the book though - quite intriguing and a good message.
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