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First Avenue Editions (Tm), 1987-01-04

Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

On My Own History and Carolrhoda on My Own Books

Connie Roop, Author, Peter Roop, Author

Peter E Hanson, Illustrator

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9780876144541

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In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself. Full-color illustrations.
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With steadiness and heart, Abbie tends the lighthouse and her family’s safety during a fierce storm—alone. Based on a true story, this tale of bravery and quiet resolve reminds readers that everyday heroism often shines through responsibility, love, and doing what’s right, even when no one sees.

Keywords and Themes: Beginner • Biography & Autobiography • Courage • Determination • Disasters • Duty • Family • Historical • History • Honor • Independence • Integrity • Juvenile Nonfiction • Readers • Responsibility • Science & Nature • Strength • United States - 19th Century • Women

Readability • 2.1

Age Range • 7-10

Pages • 40

Subjects • Burgess • Abbie • Lighthouse keepers • Maine • Lighthouses • Matinicus Rock Lighthouse (Matinicus Rock • Me

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical • Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century

Abbie was afraid.

She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine.

"The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into simple language. . . . Hanson's lovely watercolors evoke the mood and are far and away superior to what appears in many easy-to-reads."--starred, Booklist

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