This was a most delightful book - good for young and old alike. We already knew about dispossession of the inhabitants of Malaga Island, since we live not far from from there. In August of 2010, there was an article published in "Downeast" magazine about this despicable act. I think the book, although fiction, portrayed the events credibly. Although this was certainly a dark blot in Maine's history,I enjoyed the book immensely.