Letters from the Lighthouse
“Letters from the Lighthouse” by Emma Carroll, published by Faber & Faber in 2017, is a historical juvenile fiction novel that spans 288 pages. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her younger brother Cliff as they are evacuated from London to the Devon coast during a time of intense bombing. They find refuge with Mr. Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper, who is initially reluctant to host them. As Olive adjusts to her new surroundings, she takes on the role of a post-girl, delivering messages to the villagers while grappling with the mystery of her missing sister, Sukie.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of family and resilience amidst the chaos of war. Olive’s quest to uncover the truth about her sister intertwines with her experiences in a new community, where she discovers a coded note that hints at dark secrets. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of life during wartime, offering insights into the challenges faced by children and families during this tumultuous period in history. The book’s engaging storyline and relatable characters make it a thoughtful addition to young adult fiction.
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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.
‘Has the feel of a classic.’ Sunday Times
‘A gripping adventure.’ Guardian
‘Echoes of Michael Morpurgo.’ The Times
‘Another beautifully written story.’ Sunday Express
‘The tension builds until the very end.’ Daily Mail
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 then she finds a strange coded note which seems to link Sukie to Devon, and to something dark and impossibly dangerous.
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