The Secret of Lizard Lake

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Secret of Lizard Lake 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Diana Hamblin ✍️
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The Secret of Lizard Lake by Diana Hamblin is a charming middle-grade mystery that combines adventure, friendship, environmental awareness, and a touch of fantasy.

The story follows nine-year-old Hana Ito, a curious and environmentally conscious girl who lives beside Lizard Lake in the small town of Dwindling. When the mysterious Dorsal family moves in next door, Hana quickly becomes fascinated by their unusual behaviour. Her curiosity leads to an astonishing discovery.

Hana’s friendship with Amber Dorsal becomes central to the adventure, while the mystery surrounding Lizard Lake takes a more serious turn when the girls discover dangerous pollution and garbage threatening the lake and its wildlife. The book handles environmental themes in a way that feels accessible to young readers, showing that even seemingly small actions can contribute to protecting the world around us.

I found The Secret of Lizard Lake to be a warm and imaginative adventure with a memorable protagonist. Hana’s quirky personality, her journal entries, her love of nature, and her determination to investigate what others overlook make her easy to root for. I also liked how the story moves beyond simply solving a mystery and becomes a story about acceptance, friendship, protecting nature, and bringing a community together.

• 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

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