Outermost Mouse

Lauren Wolk is an award–winning poet, artist, and novelist. She is the author of Echo Mountain, My Own Lightning, Newbery Honor–winner Wolf Hollow, and Scott O’Dell Award-winner Beyond the Bright Sea. Lauren was born in Baltimore and has since lived in California, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Canada, and Ohio. She now lives with her family on Cape Cod.Kristen Adam is an illustrator and print & pattern designer based in Portland. Her illustrations have been applied to a wide range of product categories including nursery bedding, apparel, and greeting cards. Her other picture books include The Urban Owls by the host of National Geographic's Extraordinary Birder, Christian Cooper.

★ “A radiant reminder that while no one can stop the storm or hold back the sea, anyone can learn to ride the waves and embrace a brand-new adventure.” —Booklist, starred review★ “The writing is sophisticated. [The] artwork is beautiful. . . A must-have for any library.” —School Library Journal, starred review★ “There’s no escaping the feeling of hope and vitality in the face of chaos and change. Wolk’s carefully selected words conjure up classic children’s tales. Adam’s dreamlike watercolors will make readers feel as though they, too, inhabit this enchanting world.” —Kirkus, starred reviewCritical acclaim for Lauren WolkWolf HollowA Newbery Honor Book • New York Times Bestseller“Wolf Hollow has stayed with me long after I closed the book.” —Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author of A Long Walk to WaterBeyond the Bright SeaWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction “Once you pick up Beyond the Bright Sea, you won't be able to put it down.” —NPR, Best Books of the YearEcho Mountain“Historical fiction at its finest.” —The Horn Book, starred reviewMy Own Lightning“A powerful story to electrify the soul.” —Booklist, starred reviewCandle Island“A cathartic and deeply felt story, a resounding celebration of unconditional love and personal expression.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review