Author: M Borhan Publisher: Children's Knowledge Quest ISBN: 9789843556127 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"Adventure to the Lighthouse Island" invites readers on a thrilling journey across uncharted seas and mysterious landscapes. As the pages turn, join a daring explorer who set sail towards the legendary Lighthouse Island, a place shrouded in tales of ancient treasures and forgotten civilizations. The adventure begins as the intrepid crew faces turbulent waves, secret coves, and enigmatic events that inhabit the vast ocean. Each chapter unfolds a new challenge, a hidden wonder, or a riddle to be solved, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The heart of the narrative lies in the journey among the characters-each with a unique skill and background-working together to unravel the island's secrets. Along the way, they encounter lush landscapes, perilous cliffs, and the remnants of a once-great civilization. As the explorers approach Lighthouse Island, the plot thickens, revealing ancient prophecies, forgotten artifacts, and the true purpose of their perilous journey. Will they unlock the island's mysteries, or will the secrets remain hidden beneath the waves? "Adventure to the Lighthouse Island" is more than a quest; it's a tale of resilience, patience, and the unyielding spirit of exploration. Through vivid descriptions and unexpected twists, this book invites readers to dream, discover, and believe in the magic that lies beyond the horizon.
Author: M. C. Tillson Publisher: A&m Writing and Publishing ISBN: 9780976482437 Category : Lighthouses Languages : en Pages : 148
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Becky is the math whiz, but Sam is pretty sure he can count to four--or can he? What starts out as a typical vacation quickly becomes a series of puzzling events when Sam and Becky and their new friends realize that they all share the same secret about the Oak Island Lighthouse on North Carolina's Cape Fear.
Author: Cristy Burne Publisher: Fremantle Press ISBN: 1925164624 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 73
Book Description
Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants – and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. When Emmy suggests a midnight stalk to the salt lakes, Isaac knows his worrywart mum won't say yes – so he sneaks out. A junior novel about family, adventure and trust.
Author: Douglas W. Bostick Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625843712 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 179
Book Description
Douglas Bostick, historian and former director of Save the Light, Inc., recounts the stories of the many lightkeepers and their families who braved meager provisions, low pay and grueling conditions living on a small island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor.
Author: Jules Verne Publisher: U of Nebraska Press ISBN: 080320955X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
In 1859, three sailors arrive on an isolated island to man a new lighthouse at the wreck-prone tippy tip of South America. They soon discover a band of egregious criminals, led by dangerous evildoer Kongre, who have been tricking ships into running aground, killing the survivors and taking the loot. When two lighthouse men go to assist a ship and are killed, serious trouble ensues.
Author: Virginia Woolf Publisher: Union Square Press ISBN: 9781435172845 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The Ramsays spend their summers on the Isle of Skye, where they happily entertain friends and family and make idle plans to visit the nearby lighthouse. Over the course of the book, the lighthouse becomes a silent witness to the ebbs and flows, the births and deaths, that punctuate the individual lives of the Ramsays.
Author: John Walls Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co ISBN: 1772030465 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are home to over two dozen active lighthouses. For over a century, these coastal beacons have guided ships through the fog and represented hope for countless mariners. Today, the lighthouses on BC's southern islands are ideal destinations for day trippers and coastal explorers of all ages who are looking for historical sites in spectacular maritime settings. To the Lighthouse: An Explorer's Guide to the Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BCoffers a comprehensive and fascinating look at these remarkable landmarks, blending practical information on location and accessibility with riveting facts, local lore, and gorgeous photography. From Fisgard Lighthouse, a National Historic Site at the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour, to the remote west coast sentinels of Cape Beale and Pachena Point, and from the isolated Cape Mudge beacon on Quadra Island to the community-supported restoration project at Sheringham Point, this book celebrates a unique culture of public service passed down through generations. To the Lighthouseis a travelling companion like no other.
Author: Deborah Winchell Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1039177964 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 45
Book Description
When Quiet Pup is smuggled to a remote island by a lighthouse keeper named Joe, he learns there are NO DOGS ALLOWED on the island, and he must earn his keep or lose his home. The pup can chase seagulls up and down ten flights of stairs. He can be good company for the crew and make them laugh. He can even help in the kitchen . . . sort of. But one night, Joe is swept into the stormy water, and Quiet Pup must jump to action and risk everything for the human he loves. Based on real events in the twentieth century, Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure is set in the middle of Lake Superior at Rock of Ages Lighthouse, which is part of Isle Royale National Park. The story captures the bond between a lighthouse keeper, the crew, and a dog—who discovers his value.
Author: Charles Waugh Publisher: Down East Books ISBN: 1461740991 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 257
Book Description
Storm-swept, remote light stations—and the isolated souls who man the beacons—are the perfect inspirations for tales of suspense and horror. Lighthouse Horrors collects 17 of the best from such writers as Rudyard Kipling, Robert Bloch, Jack Vance, and Ray Bradbury. This is a book to save for a fogbound or rain-dark night. Once you've read these pages, you'll never look at a lighthouse in quite the same way again.
Author: M Borhan
Author: M. C. Tillson
Author: Cristy Burne
Author: Douglas W. Bostick
Author: Jules Verne
Author: M. C. Tillson
Author: Virginia Woolf
Author: John Walls
Author: Deborah Winchell
Author: Charles Waugh