Description
Dive into a gripping tale set against the backdrop of World War II in 'Letters from the Lighthouse.' This compelling historical fiction novel, published in 2017 by Faber, captures the heartwarming and harrowing journey of twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw. Amidst the chaos of bombing raids in London, Olive and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the serene Devon coast. Here, they find themselves in the care of Mr. Ephraim, a reluctant lighthouse keeper unaccustomed to the presence of evacuees. As Olive navigates her new life, she transforms into the local post-girl, carrying secret messages to the villagers, while wrestling with her own heart-wrenching mystery: the disappearance of her older sister Sukie during an air raid. With 288 pages filled with adventure, mystery, and a touch of bravery, this novel is perfect for readers who love poignant stories about family and resilience. Discover how Olive's quest for answers leads her to break the rules and forge unexpected friendships. Ideal for young readers and adults alike, 'Letters from the Lighthouse' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Order now and embark on a journey of discovery, courage, and the power of letters to connect us all.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327584
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 288
Description:
We weren't supposed to be going to the pictures that night. We weren't even meant to be outside, not in a blackout, and definitely not when German bombs had been falling on London all month like pennies from a jar.February, 1941. After months of bombing raids in London, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. The only person with two spare beds is Mr Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper. But he's not used to company and he certainly doesn't want any evacuees. Desperate to be helpful, Olive becomes his post-girl, carrying secret messages (as she likes to think of the letters) to the villagers. But Olive has a secret of her own. Her older sister Sukie went missing in an air raid, and she's desperate to discover what happened to her. And when a sneaky peek at a letter reveals a clue, she knows she'll have to break all the rules to find her.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327584
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 288
Description:
We weren't supposed to be going to the pictures that night. We weren't even meant to be outside, not in a blackout, and definitely not when German bombs had been falling on London all month like pennies from a jar.February, 1941. After months of bombing raids in London, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. The only person with two spare beds is Mr Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper. But he's not used to company and he certainly doesn't want any evacuees. Desperate to be helpful, Olive becomes his post-girl, carrying secret messages (as she likes to think of the letters) to the villagers. But Olive has a secret of her own. Her older sister Sukie went missing in an air raid, and she's desperate to discover what happened to her. And when a sneaky peek at a letter reveals a clue, she knows she'll have to break all the rules to find her.