Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
A storm traps Abbie alone, tasked with keeping the lighthouse lit.
Book Series · 14 Books
In order from Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie to The Night of the Hurricane's Fury.
The On My Own History series is a set of 14 chapter books by Candice Ransom, published between 1985 and 2009. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 50 pages.
A storm traps Abbie alone, tasked with keeping the lighthouse lit.
14 books · Published 1985–2009
A storm traps Abbie alone, tasked with keeping the lighthouse lit.
A young spy risks his life to deliver a secret message in enemy territory.
A storm-damaged bridge, a midnight train, and a race against time to save lives.
Two sisters face a British ship alone, turning the tide with a clever ruse.
A boy braves a historic blizzard to help his neighbors.
A kite must bridge the gap between two lands in 1847.
A rookie pitcher faces legendary hitters. Can she strike them out?
A young rider races against time to warn soldiers of an impending attack.
A boy and his horse face a life-or-death rescue at sea.
Two slaves risk everything on a daring escape to freedom.
A young boy becomes the Pony Express's youngest rider.
A boy overhears a pivotal conversation that could end the Civil War.
Captured at sea, a young man's freedom hangs in the balance.
A boy faces a deadly hurricane in 1900 Galveston.
There are 14 books in the On My Own History series. It began with Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie in 1985, and the newest book, The Night of the Hurricane's Fury, was published in 2009.
The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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