The Light at Tern Rock
Author:
Julia Sauer
Illustrator:
Georges Schreiber
Publication:
1952 by The Viking Press
Pages:
62
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Will Ronnie have to spend Christmas stranded in a lighthouse?
Ronnie and his aunt are tending the Tern Rock lighthouse for two weeks in December while its keeper takes a much-needed vacation. Ronnie learns to love the slap of the waves against the Rock, sleeping in a bunk, climbing the winding staircase, and lighting the great lamp each night.
When the lighthouse keeper doesn't return on the appointed day to take them home, Ronnie and his aunt are surprised but patient. But it doesn't take long before they realize the lighthouse keeper is not going to return in time for Christmas. Ronnie's love for the Rock soon turns to hate. After all, how can anyone have a merry Christmas in such a barren place?
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Christmas on Tern Rock
Reviewed by Sherry Early
The lighthouse keeper, Mr. Flagg, wants to make a pre-Christmas visit to his family, and he asks Martha Morse and Ronnie to substitute for him at the lighthouse, just for a couple of weeks until December 15th. Ronnie is eager to go on this lighthouse adventure as long as he can get back for Christmas and the festivities at school and at home that will be coming.
I expected this story to be about a storm or a wrecked ship or some other exciting event, but Ronnie’s stay at the lighthouse is much more about what doesn’t happen than what does. Ronnie learns some lessons about joy and contentment and keeping promises. The lighthouse itself with its steady warning beacon plays a part in showing Ronnie and Aunt Martha what is really important about celebrating Christmas.
The Light at Tern Rock
Published in 1951, this Newbery Honor Book tells the story of Ronnie and his aunt as they become stranded at the Tern Rock lighthouse...
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