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Keeper of the Light | 
| Author: Patricia Curtis Pfitsch
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2365399
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Library Binding
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0689814925
EAN: 9780689814921
ASIN: 0689814925
Publication Date: December 1, 1997
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Condition: Mint condition
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Book Description
Although it is a dangerous job, Faith Sutton has been keeping the lighthouse beacon burning on her own ever since her father died five months ago. Her mother, however, would rather Faith learn to dress and act like a proper lady, so she moves the family back into town. Faith is heartbroken. Not only must she leave behind the beauty of the Lake Superior coast and the memories it brings of her father, she must surrender the job she loves to Nat, who doesn't seem to grasp the grave responsibility of the position. Once in town, Faith tries hard to please her mother and assures her she won't return to the lighthouse. But when a fierce storm strikes while her mother is out sailing, Faith must choose between breaking this promise or risking her mother's life to the inexperienced hands of the new keeper.
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent! January 9, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A definite must read! Patricia did her research on this one. Interesting history on lighthouses, the equipment, and how shipwrecked victims were saved. I couldn't put it down! Could use a sequel-Nat and Faith???
Delightful story!! September 29, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After a weekend excursion to the area, including the Shipwreck Museum, the book truly brought the area to life. Very enjoyable book for all ages!
This is an engaging, well-written first novel. December 11, 1997
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Keeper of the Light is a well-written, well-researched, and dramatic story of a young woman in the 1870s who tries to carry on as keeper of a lighthouse on Lake Superior after her father's death. Despite conflicts with her mother, who wishes to moves to town, and the prevailing attitude of most male characters that she is unable to fulfill these duties, Faith Sutton, the young protagonist, remains committed to her mission and, in an exciting climax to the book's action, becomes a heroine. I found the book to be dramatic and well-written, especially the descriptive passages about nature and the duties of lighthouse-keeping. The minor characters, especially Faith's younger brother, Willy, and her best friend, Cassie, are well-depicted. The book held my attention throughout and I would highly recommend it to young readers or adults interested in children's literature.
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