Second Sleep

"The Time by the Lake" is a tender middle-grade novel set during a childhood summer, where Max and Rosie visit their grandmother's log cabin to find comfort and clues about their mother’s mysterious absence. As they explore the lake and its surroundings, they experience enchanting dreams and encounter new friends, blurring the lines between imagination and reality. The story hints at an element of magic and gradually unveils the possible significance of their experiences in solving the mystery of their mother’s disappearance.