The Wild Path

Hardcover | 8 December 2020 | Edition Number 1

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Twelve-year-old Claire Barton doesn't like the "flutter feeling" that fills her chest when she talks to new people or worries about the future, but she knows what she loves: the land that's been in her family for three generations; her best friend Maya; her family's draft horses, Sunny and Sam; and her older brother Andy. That's why, with Andy recently sent to rehab after a DUI, and her parents planning to sell the horses, Claire's world feels like it might flutter to pieces.

A possible solution presents itself at school when Claire's teacher assigns the class a presentation: each student must research an historical concept that holds continued relevance. Motivated to overcome her dislike of public speaking, Claire decides to research how horses were used for in the past and how they can still be useful today. When she learns about equine therapy from a helpful neighbor, she begins to dream that starting her own equine therapy business will be enough to allow her parents to keep Sunny and Sam. But in the woods stretching for miles behind her house, Claire senses signs that she's not alone in the quiet stillness, and that a mysterious herd of wild horses might live among the trees, too.

With the help of her best friend, her weekly support group meetings, and her family, Claire learns that it's not her job to save anyone else, and that sometimes, instead of running after something you wish were there, it's better to grab on to what actually is.

Industry Reviews

Praise for The Wild Path
"A gorgeous, colorful fall setting, a mystery surrounding wild horses roaming the woods, and a sensitive representation of a family contending with addiction all add up to make this not only a magical story, but an important one."--Dusti Bowling, bestselling author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and The Canyon's Edge
Praise for The Light in the Lake

* "Baughman convincingly portrays the varied reactions to the findings as well as everybody's desire for the lake to thrive.... Compassionately told, this compelling debut brings to life conservation issues and choices young readers will confront as adults."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "In Baughman's skillful handling, Addie's memories of her brother and her first-person voice are both heartbreaking and hopeful. The novel offers a gentle, introspective exploration of grief and the wonder and fragility of nature, creating a beautiful and dynamic world in which the scientific method and magic coexist."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Baughman paints with authenticity the grief of Addie.... Addie's unabashed love for science makes her a pleasingly STEM-focused heroine, and her quest to solve Amos' questions about the lake is interesting and admirable."--BCCB
"The Light in the Lake radiates with heart and hope. As Addie's tender memories of her brother intertwine with the magic she uncovers in her town's beloved lake, we're led on a moving exploration of science, grief, and self-discovery. A poignant, lyrical story that tugs at the heartstrings."--Mae Respicio, award-winning author of The House That Lou Built
"The Light in the Lake is a moving novel that skillfully balances magic and science, and loss and hope. Sarah Baughman has created a brave, smart protagonist readers are sure to connect with and root for in her compelling debut."--Supriya Kelkar, award-winning author of Ahimsa and American as Paneer Pie
"A complex take on science, magic, grief, and family for fans of thoughtful realistic fiction in the vein of Kathi Appelt's, Erin Entrada Kelly's, and Ali Benjamin's novels."--School Library Journal
"Drawing on the wonder of science and the power of magic, Baughman has crafted a story that plunges readers into the deep places of the heart. In The Light in the Lake she reminds us that not even the depths of loss can prevent the rise of light and discovery. A poignant story, filled to the brim with hope."--Beth Hautala, author of Waiting for Unicorns and The Ostrich and Other Lost Things
"Haunting, memorable and full of mystery, The Light in the Lake is a brilliant combination of beautiful, lyrical prose and a compelling, exciting story. Baughman has created complex characters with real, deep emotions and a picturesque setting that will make readers feel as if they are at Maple Lake with Addie."--BookPage
"Told in prose as luminous as the mysterious creature Addie searches for, The Light in the Lake shines with heart, hope, and just a touch of magic."--Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow

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