Sylvia Doe doesn't know where she was born or the people she came from. She doesn't even know her real last name. Sylvia has lived at the Highground Home for Children in the mountains of North Carolina for as long as she can remember. Whenever the administrators place her with a foster family in the city, she runs away, back to her horse Kitty Hawk—her best friend—and the other horses in the herd, the only place she feels like she belongs.
When Hurricane Jessamine causes the remote mountain valley where she lives to flood, Sylvia must rescue her beloved horses. But she begins to encounter strange and wondrous things floating down the river. Glittering gemstones and wild animals that don't belong — everything's out of place. Then she spots an unconscious boy floating in the water. As she drags him onto the shore and their adventure together begins, Sylvia wonders who he is and where he came from. And why does she feel such a strong connection to this mysterious boy?
My Review:
I am not really sure how to categorize this story. It is part fantasy, part history, part YA romance, and part mystery. The author did a great job explaining the different animals that were from different periods. The illustrated pages were fun and informative. I really enjoyed them and learned some new things. The different animals were from different times and places. The author also shows the impact of floods on the land and on the people affected. Sylvia is a great character, she needs a foster home but can not leave the home for children behind. Jorna was an interesting character. Sylvia does not realize how important he is to her. The flood chutes were amazing to think about and I could visualize the different scenes that Sylvia saw. My favorite part of the book was the plesiosaur fossil. I am giving this book a 5/5. It is fun, informative, and imaginative. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own. I really loved this story!
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