The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 7, 2016

Review

The Fletchers are back again, on summer vacation on their beloved Rock Island. Seeing the lighthouse that has always been such a part of their summer vacation surrounded by a fence causes great sadness and disappointment. Mystery surrounds why that is the case, and solving that mystery is part of their summer adventure. The story is gently told with humor and compassion. Issues arise around race and two dads om the family, but they are dealt with well and resolved. Lots of family adventures and fun make a good, comfortable, and enjoyable story for middle grade readers.

Overall Book Score: good