The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson follows a young girl named Lucy, who is sent to live with strangers. Selena Lucy Landry was named after a ship. Ironically she has been afraid of the water ever since she lost her father at sea. Her current caretaker, who watches over Lucy while her father is at sea, becomes indisposed, and Lucy is sent to live with a family in a lighthouse amidst the stormy Lake Superior.
The Martins are a close-knit and hardworking family from the Anishinaabe tribe. They are quite different from Lucy, a dreamer who struggles to fit in with others. Will Lucy be able to connect with her foster family?
The book offers a quick and heartwarming read. At times, I found it challenging to like Lucy, as she seemed bossy or annoying, but then I tried to understand her perspective. She grew up with caregivers since her father was at sea and her mother had passed, leaving her with little experience of interacting with children her age. Young readers might appreciate the mystery of the treasure hunt that the Martin children and Lucy embark on.
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