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The Loneliest Place (Blight Harbor)

#3 of 3 in Blight Harbor Series

2024
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What’s inside...

In the third Blight Harbor adventure, Evie Von Rathe discovers that cherished people and memories are vanishing from her famously haunted hometown. Clues point to a derelict apartment building on the city’s edge and a door into a shadow-realm called the Loneliest Place. To return what has been stolen—including her own dearest friend—Evie must brave endless corridors, locked rooms, and a sorrow-filled monster known only as the Loner. Armed with courage, quick thinking, and steadfast friendships, Evie learns that what you choose to leave behind is as important as what you hope to save.
In series
Series reading

Non-Sequential

Age

9-10

Length

368 pages

Character compass

Evangeline “Evie” Von Rathe
Lark
Desdemona Von Rathe
The Lonesome

Discussion points

Why does the Loner collect memories instead of destroying them?
What memory would be hardest for you to trade and why?
How does Evie’s bravery differ from physical strength?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a ‘memory jar’ together after reading.
Compare Evie’s choices to real-life dilemmas kids face at school.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: Empathy heals isolation
Explanation: Evie wins by understanding the Loner’s pain, not by fighting.
Real-World Application: Listening to lonely peers can make school kinder.
Example Lesson: Courage involves sacrifice
Explanation: Evie trades a prized memory to save others.
Real-World Application: Giving time or resources helps friends in need.
Example Lesson: Teamwork overcomes big problems
Explanation: Evie relies on friends and aunt to solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: Group projects thrive when everyone contributes unique skills.

The Loneliest Place (Blight Harbor) by Lora Senf