Keeper of the Light

by Patricia Curtis Pfitsch

Book Overview

Although it is a dangerous job, young 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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689814925
• ISBN13: 9780689814921
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

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!!

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.

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.