Pat The Lighthouse Boy

By Evelyn Everett-Green

Pat: The lighthouse boy follows a sickly child adjusting to life in a remote lighthouse after moving with his family from a polluted coastal town. The story blends quiet introspection with discovery as the boy, recovering from illness, begins to explore his new environment. Removed from the noise of his former life, he observes the sea's vastness and the structure's solitude with wonder and growing curiosity. The lighthouse, both a beacon and a fortress, represents a place of healing and introspection as he begins to understand the rhythms of isolation and the labor required to keep the light burning. His interactions with a withdrawn assistant, a man hardened by experience, add depth to the tale. Initially reserved and distant, the assistant becomes more human through the boy s unguarded questions and observations, gradually revealing the complexity behind his quiet demeanor. The narrative opens with the contrast between the boy s fragility and the strength of his surroundings, establishing a foundation for transformation both physical and emotional. The novel offers a reflection on how unfamiliar places and unlikely companionships can spark resilience, renewal, and understanding in the most solitary of settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371462132
• ISBN13: 9789371462136
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"