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Sunrise and the Real World

Sunrise and the Real World A Novel

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Publisher's Synopsis

"When Lorraine shows up for her first day as a counselor at Sunrise Academy, she has no idea what to expect. It's 1980, and she's just graduated from college and rented a house in Northeast Harbor near Acadia National Park. A residential treatment center for troubled teens, and the second-to-last-stop before jail, Sunrise is located in an old summer camp on a lake, and soon Lorraine finds herself captivated by the kids, the outdoor experiences, the staff dynamics, and, confusingly, the married director of the program. As Lorraine tries to navigate her conflicting desires, she's faced with the complexities of caring for bruised and battered kids who love and hate her at the same time, just as she loves and hates herself. A series of terrifying events leads to the trailside death of two beloved staff members and unraveling of Sunrise itself. Thirty years later, now a journalist and full-fledged member of the real world, Lorraine is determ

About the Publisher

Islandport Press

Islandport Press was founded in 1999 and published its first book in 2000. The Maine-based company will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in 2014 and will pass the 100 books published mark in the process. From the beginning the company has been dedicated to this mission:Islandport is a dynamic, award-winning publisher dedicated to stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England. We strive to capture and explore the grit, heart, beauty, and infectious spirit of the region by telling tales, real and imagined, that can be appreciated in many forms by readers, dreamers, and adventurers everywhere.

Book information

ISBN: 9781952143687
Publisher: Islandport Press
Imprint: Islandport Press
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 813.6
DEWEY edition: 23/eng/20240918
Language: English
Number of pages: 251
Weight: 281g
Height: 217mm
Width: 141mm
Spine width: 14mm