The Lighthouse Santa
The Lighthouse Santa by Sara Hoagland Hunter, published by UPNE in 2011, is a 26-page book written in English. This story follows Kate, who lives at the Great Point Lighthouse on Nantucket Island, as she navigates the excitement and loneliness of her life. On Christmas Eve, a blizzard threatens to disrupt the tradition of the Lighthouse Santa, who delivers presents from his airplane. Despite her brother Sam’s doubts, Kate holds onto her secret Christmas wish, embodying hope amidst the storm.
Readers will find a blend of history and holiday spirit as the narrative unfolds, highlighting themes of faith and perseverance. The book draws inspiration from the Christmas flights of Edward Rowe Snow, a figure cherished by lighthouse children for decades. Through Kate’s journey, the story captures the essence of light and love during the festive season, showcasing the power of belief in the face of adversity. This edition offers a unique glimpse into a little-known historical episode, making it a thoughtful addition to any collection focused on holidays and celebrations.
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For Kate, life at the Great Point Lighthouse on Nantucket Island can be exciting, full of stormy seas and even shipwrecks. But it can also be lonely, with only her mother, father, and brother Sam to keep her company. Now it’s Christmas Eve, and Kate waits in her lighthouse as a blizzard threatens to ruin this most special day. For as long as she can remember, the Lighthouse Santa has dropped presents from his airplane for all the lighthouse keepers’ children. But will his plane make it through hurricane winds and blinding snow? Sam says it is impossible, but Kate has been keeping a secret Christmas wish all year long, and she will not give up hope.
Based on the Christmas flights of Edward Rowe Snow, hero to lighthouse children for almost fifty years, The Lighthouse Santa has all the elements of a true Christmas classic: light, love, wonder, and the power of one child’s faith to shine through darkness. From the midst of the howling storm to her own soaring flight with the Lighthouse Santa, Kate must cling to her father’s promise that “Nothing is impossible on Christmas Eve in a lighthouse.”
In their first collaboration since the success of their award-winning picture book The Unbreakable Code, author Sara Hoagland Hunter and illustrator Julia Miner once again shed light on a little-known episode of history.
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