Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

Written by Connie Roop
 Peter Roop
Illustrated by Peter E. Hanson

Grade:

2-4

ISBN-13:

978-0876144541

Publisher:

First Avenue Editions (1985)

Set on an island off the coast of Maine during the winter of 1856, this true story tells of the courage of young Abbie Burgess. When her father travels to the mainland for much needed supplies, Abbie is put in charge of the lighthouses that her father keeps. While also tending to the rest of her family and her chickens, Abbie demonstrates great responsibility by doing all that is needed to keep the lighthouses burning. When a severe winter storm delays her father’s return and puts her family in danger, Abbie must courageously keep her family safe and the lights burning for the safety of passing ships. Beautifully illustrated with watercolors, this exciting story may be simply written but tells of great courage, responsibility, patience, and perseverance.