The Light at Tern Rock

Written by Julia L. Sauer · Illustrated by George Schreiber

Will Ronnie be stuck in a lighthouse for Christmas?

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62 pages· 6,109 words· Est. 51 min read· 820L

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Bookroo's summary

Ronnie and his aunt are left to manage the Tern Rock lighthouse while its keeper is away. As the days pass, Ronnie grows fond of the sea's rhythm and the lighthouse's duties. But with Christmas approaching and no sign of the keeper's return, Ronnie faces the unsettling possibility of being stranded. Will they make it home in time for the holidays, or will the lighthouse become their unexpected Christmas setting? Discover the charm and challenges of life by the sea in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

A Newbery Honor Book Will Ronnie have to spend Christmas stranded in a lighthouse? Ronnie and his aunt are tending the Tern Rock lighthouse for two December weeks while its keeper takes a much-needed vacation. Ronnie learns to love the slap of the waves against the Rock, sleeping in a bunk, climbing the winding staircase, and lighting the great lamp each night, and he looks forward to telling his family about it Christmas. But the days go by, and the lighthouse keeper doesn’t return to take them home. “Julia Sauer has again captured in words the delight of a perfect moment.” –Library Journal A beautiful story. –The Christian Science Monitor