The Light at Tern Rock

by Julia L. Sauer

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590481886
• ISBN13: 9780590481885
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Genuine And Touching Story

This book tells the story of Ronnie and his aunt Martha Morse. The two are tending the lighthouse as volunteers so the official lighthouse tender can spend time with his daughter. They must take care of the Tern Rock Light until December 15. They must dust, clean, and take care of it. But the fifteenth of December comes, and no one is there to pick the two up. Will they have to spend Christmas in an isolated and remote lighthouse? In this wonderful book, Ronnie and his aunt learn that Christmas is beautiful anywhere, and the importance of a promise. This 1952 Newbery Honor Book is for ages 6-13.

The True Meaning of Christmas

"The Light at Tern Rock" is an excellent book to read to your class or have your class read as a trade book during the holiday season. It teaches students to think of others at this time of year and not to always concentrate on themselves. It is suitable for third through fifth graders. It also gives the reader the feeling for living in a lighthouse and what life was like for these people living in desolation. It is an excellent history lesson along with a strong moral lesson. You never tire of the words year after year.