A World on the Island’s Edge: Book 1 of the Golden Dolphin by Matthew Rudd Reynolds is about a connection between 12 year old Andi Johnston and a magical dolphin named Lux. Andi has a hidden family secret, her grandmother suffers from dementia. Here is a hopeful and satisfying book for children and adults, about grief and coming of age who are forced to face hardships and changes beyond what they think is possible. A battle between good and evil. The only way out is through.