Keeper of the Light

Written by Caroline Arnold · Illustrated by Rachell Sumpter

A lightkeeper battles relentless fog and disaster to keep the beacon shining after a devastating earthquake.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Juliet Fish Nichols stands as the steadfast lightkeeper on Angel Island, her constant adversary the relentless fog. As she tirelessly maintains the beacon and bell through every season, a catastrophic earthquake threatens her mission. With the bell broken and the fog thickening, can Juliet keep the light alive against all odds? Inspired by true events, this tale of resilience and dedication unfolds amidst the historical backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, capturing a pivotal moment in history and the unwavering spirit of a determined woman.

From the publisher

Inspired by the logs of a female lightkeeper who kept the light shining through the fog following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this adventurous story captures an important piece of American history Juliet Fish Nichols is the keeper of the light on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her foe? The fog. Day and night–summer, fall, winter, spring–she must keep the light shining and the fog bell ringing, no matter what. But what happens when there is a major earthquake? What happens when the bell breaks? Keeper of the Light: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog was inspired by the real Juliet’s lightkeeper logs and adventures.

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