The Miracle on Monhegan Island by Elizabeth Kelly

An eccentric novel about a family living on Monhegan Island which is actually located off the coast of Maine.

The story opens from the viewpoint of a small dog who has just been stolen by a stranger. The story continues being told as humans interact with occasionaly snippets by the dog. The story surrounds a young boy named Hally (Halleluia for short). His grandad is a preacher who has fallen under some scrutiny by the authorities. His dad has been estranged from the family for quite some time and returns (stolen dog in hand) to reconnect. All members of the family struggle to keep day-to-day life moving in a positive fashion.

The island receives much attention due to the fact that Hally experiences seeing an apparition which he believes is the Virgin Mary. Along with the increase in population comes people who invade Hally's life and put him in a precarious situation.

This novel was far from the "blockbuster" adjective given on the book jacket but I did read it to the end.

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