In "Gemini Summer" by Iain Lawrence, the story follows a young boy named Jamie who spends his summer in a small, coastal town with his father. Amidst the backdrop of a mysterious lighthouse and an intriguing group of locals, Jamie discovers secrets that intertwine with his own family history. As he navigates friendship, betrayal, and adventure, Jamie's summer becomes a transformative experience. He learns the complexities of human relationships and unearths the significance of choices and their consequences, leading to a poignant coming-of-age revelation. The novel beautifully captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the bittersweet nature of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

There are 261 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Yearling Books .

Iain Lawrence was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the second of four children. He studied journalism in Vancouver and went to work for the Prince Rupert Daily News. Eighteen years later, he went to work on a fish farm before he started writing full-time. He learned to sail at the age of nine, and as he grew up, boating became a huge part of his life. He lives with his long-time partner Kristin and dog Skipper on a remote radio-transmission site on an island off Prince Rupert, British Columbia.