The Mending Summer

In Ali Standish's heartfelt middle grade novel, a girl named Georgia faces the challenges of her father's alcoholism and family struggles while staying with her great-aunt in the countryside. During her summer, she discovers a magical lake that grants wishes, offering her hope and comfort amid her worries. As the story unfolds, Georgia navigates friendship, magic, and the complexities of healing and growth in a story praised for its emotional depth and exploration of difficult topics.