Crossing the Starlight Bridge

Rayanne Sunipass's life on Two Rivers Island in Maine is deeply rooted in her Penobscot heritage until her father abandons the family when she is nine. Following this upheaval, Ray and her mother are forced to leave their island home, leading to a significant change in their lives and a disconnection from their cultural roots. The story explores themes of family, identity, and belonging against the backdrop of Ray's heritage and the challenges of adapting to a new environment.