The Firelight Girls, Kaya McLaren
The Firelight Girls, Kaya McLaren
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The Firelight Girls

Author: Kaya McLaren

Narrator: Kaya McLaren

Unabridged: 9 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2014

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

The past and present collide as five women work to save the summer camp of their youth in this heartwarming novelThe Firelight Girls is a story of three generations of women and men whose lives are pieced back together when they return to the place that made them who they are, a summer camp on Lake Wenatchee in Washington State. Seventy year old Ethel is directionless after losing Haddie, the love of her life, to a heart-attack. Camp was where they met way back in the fifties, and they made their home down the shore from camp. Once a vibrant, capable camp counselor, Shannon has just had her heart shattered by the loss of her job. Ruby, estranged from Ethel for fifty years, has been living with a secret for almost as long. Finally, there is Amber, a homeless teen who has been hiding out in one of the cabins, hoping that no one at school will catch on to her plight. When they learn that the camp’s future is in jeopardy, Ethel and Ruby send out the alarm, reuniting campers and staff to save the place that was so instrumental in all of their lives. A story of enduring friendship and romance, The Firelight Girls is about what has been lost and what can still be created.

About Kaya McLaren

Kaya McLaren is from the mountains of Washington State and spent six magical summers of her life working at Camp Zanika on Lake Wenatchee. Since she loves adventures, nature, and exploring new places, she currently lives in Todos Santos, Baja Sur, Mexico.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynn on November 17, 2015

I cannot tell you enough how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE "The Firelight Girls". I was a camper, then staff of a summer camp, not unlike the one in this story, so that might have made me more more critical, but no! I have my own story about my experiences but deeply enjoyed the telling of these character......more

Goodreads review by Joyce on January 21, 2019

One of the best women's friendship novels I've read in a while about love and loss, heartbreak and healing. The Firelight Girls is a story of three generations of women and men whose lives are pieced back together when they return to the place that made them who they are: a summer camp. Kaya McLaren......more

Goodreads review by Judy on October 13, 2014

A special thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars Kaya McLaren's The Firelight Girls, is a heartwarming light read, of five female friends, across three generations with cherished memories to last a life time. A group of women known as Th......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on July 17, 2017

Very well written & full of rich characters. Memories decades old can feel as if they happened yesterday. Regrets, proud moments, new friendships, looking to the future are all covered here with wonderful creativity. Broken pieces can be glued together again & be just as or more wonderful. A feel go......more

Goodreads review by Katie on July 18, 2017

I loved this book! This was a perfect quick, summer read!......more