Sale price
$1799
The Lighthouse Cat
Ages 4–8 · 2004
Bookroo's summary
Maita, a lighthouse keeper's daughter, recounts her isolated childhood on a Maine island to her great-grandniece. Longing for a sibling, her life changes when a fierce storm brings a mysterious sea chest ashore. What secrets does it hold, and how will it transform her world? This enchanting tale weaves together family, longing, and the unexpected gifts of the sea.
From the publisher
From the author of the2013 Caldecott Honor Book, ONE COOL FRIEND! As they wait for the arrival of a new baby, Maita tells her great-grandniece the story of her remarkable childhood. Living sheltered on a lighthouse island with only her parents for company, Maita always longed for a sibling-longed not to be the only child the ragged island knew. And then one icy night, howling winds blew wave after wave against the shore, and from that fearsome storm came a sea chest-a gift that would change Maita’s life forever. From a beguiling Maine legend, newcomer Toni Buzzeo has fashioned this exquisitely lyrical, intimate tale, illustrated in vibrant oil paintings by Mary GrandPre. Together they have created a book of classic beauty and resonance.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,070
- Reading age
- 4–99+
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1150L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 59150
Publication
- Published
- August 5, 2002
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803727038
- LCCN
- 2001028255
- OCLC
- 46577844
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